Cancer remains one of the major causes of death around the world, despite continued attempts to combat it. Chemotherapy is one treatment that has increased survival rates. Animal tests have shown that one fruit has similar effects to the drug.

Early research has demonstrated that one fruit, which is said to have therapeutic properties, can halt the spread of the disease, despite the fact that the relationship between diet and cancer is still mostly unknown. According to additional studies, it might improve the effectiveness of conventional medicines or target and destroy different cancer cell types. However, because to a dearth of studies on humans, doctors have cautioned against using it for cancer prevention.

Graviola also known as Soursop is a fruit that grows on trees in the rain forests of Africa, South America, and Southeast Asia.

The pulp of the fruit is often used in juices and smoothies.

“Soursop is high in vitamin C, and antioxidants known to boost immune health,” claims WebMD.

According to research, it boosts the immune system’s defense against infections and encourages the destruction of free radicals.

Studies on the fruit’s impact on cancer have led some researchers to hypothesize that it might aid in the targeted destruction of cancerous cells.

According to research cited in an article by Constantino Mazzanobile from the Department of Mental Health at New York University published in the Journal of Yoga, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Graviola’s effects on cancer were not only comparable to those of Adriamycin in laboratory studies, but also blatantly outperformed it.

According to the findings of the study, which were presented in a paper that was subsequently published in the Journal of Natural Products, two of the chemicals that were isolated from the seeds exhibited effects that were comparable to those of the chemotherapy drug Adriamycin.

“A compound in the plant has selectively destroyed the cancerous cells of the colon with a power of 10,000 times higher than adriamycin,” said Mr Mazzanobile.

“Even researchers at Purdue University found that extracts of Graviola leaves have eliminated the cancer cells in at least six types of cancer and have been especially effective against cells of prostate cancer and pancreatitis.”

This is significant given that 1 in 8 men in the Us are now affected by prostate cancer, according to current statistics.

Chemotherapy is unable to preserve healthy cells while killing cancer cells, but the soursop extract looks to be able to accomplish this feat. It appears to be effective against cancer cells found in the colon and the breast.

Graviola extracts have been demonstrated to be effective in killing certain types of liver cancer cells in test tubes.

This was supported by a body of studies that demonstrated the carcinogenic effects of soursop on cancer cells and was published in the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine in 2016.

“[…] Crude extract samples exhibited different levels of cytotoxicity toward breast cancer cell lines.” according to the researchers.

“The results suggest that [the extract] is a promising candidate for cancer treatment, especially in breast cancer and deserves much further research as an alternative to conventional drugs […].” they concluded.

Animal research has also revealed that the pulp extract affects prostate cancer cells in mice, including the cells most commonly reported to be resistant to chemotherapy medicines.

However, it seems that there isn’t enough proof to back up claims that the fruit extract can treat or prevent human cancer. This indicates that there is insufficient knowledge about the fruit’s efficacy and safety.

Scientists are, however, concerned about the fruit’s side effects because some study indicates that the fruit’s compounds may contribute to movement problems and nerve changes.

According to Cancer Research UK, “the nerve changes may cause symptoms like Parkinson’s disease.”

Lab tests have shown that some of the chemicals in Graviola can damage nerves. From the bloodstream, it enters the brain.”

The fruit’s safety and effectiveness in humans have not been proven, thus doctors advise against eating it to prevent cancer.

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