The gorgeous Fruit Papaya

The gorgeous Fruit Papaya

 Make sure that you have some as often as possible. 

The gorgeous Fruit Papaya.... 
Papaya was the only studied food found to 
halt breast cancer. 

Scientists studied 14 plant foods commonly 
consumed in Mexico to determine their 
ability to halt breast cancer cell growth. 
These included avocado, black 
sapodilla, guava, mango, prickly pear 
cactus (nopal), pineapple, grapes, 
tomato, and papaya. 

They also evaluated beta-carotene, total plant phenolics, and gallic acid 
contents and antioxidant capacity. They found that only papaya had a significant 
effect on stopping breast cancer cell growth. 


Papaya is a store-house of cancer-fighting 
lycopene. 

The intense orangey-pink colour of papaya 
means it is chock full of cancer fighting 
carotenoids. Not only beta carotene, but 
lycopene is found in abundance. The 
construction of lycopene makes it highly 
reactive towards oxygen and free radicals. 

Scientists at the University of Illinois think this anti-oxidant activity contributes 
to its effectiveness as a cancer fighting agent. Epidemiological studies have 
indicated an inverse relationship between lycopene intake and prostate cancer 
risk. They showed that oral lycopene is highly bio available, accumulates in 
prostate tissue, and is localised in the nucleus of prostate epithelial cells. 

  
In addition to antioxidant activity, other experiments have indicated that lycopene 
induces cancer cell death, anti-metastatic activity, and the up-regulation of 
protective enzymes. (The experiment report on cancer cells, Phase I and II studies have 
established the safety of lycopene supplementation in done on October 8, 2008). 













Prostate cancer was the subject of a
study in Australia that looked at 130 prostate cancer patients and 274 hospitalized
controls. The scientists found that men who consumed the most lycopene-rich
fruits and vegetables such as papaya were 82% less likely to have prostate
cancer. In this study, green tea also exerted a powerful anti-cancer effect.
When lycopene-rich foods were consumed with green tea, the combination was
even more effective, an outcome the researchers credited to their synergy. ( Asia
Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2007).


Isothiocyanates found in papaya restore the
cell cycle to eliminate cancer.

Organo-sulphur compounds called isothiocyanates
are found in papaya. In animal experiments,
isothiocyanates protected against cancers of the
breast, lung, colon, pancreas, prostate, as well as
leukaemia, and they have the potential to prevent
cancer in humans. Isothiocyanates have shown
themselves capable of inhibiting both the
formation and development of cancer cells
through multiple pathways and mechanisms.
(International Journal of Oncology, October, 2008).

Types of isothiocyate fruit and vegetable. Researchers in Japan - clarified the mechanisms of action in a type of
isothiocyanate found in papaya known as BITC, which underlies the
relationship between cell cycle regulation and appropriate cell death.
When cancerous cells die on schedule, they are no longer a problem.

The researchers established that BITC exerted cancer cell killing effects that were
greater in the proliferating cells than in the quiescent cells. Cancer cells that are
proliferating are much more dangerous than cancer cells that are in a state of
dormancy. (Forum of Nutrition, 2009).


Enzymes (Vinegar) from papaya digest proteins
including those that protect tumours.

The fruit and other parts of the papaya tree, also known
as the paw paw tree, contain papain and
chymopapain, powerful proteolytic enzymes that
facilitate chemical reactions in the body.

They promote digestion by helping to break down
proteins from food into amino acids that can be
recombined to produce protein useable by humans.

Proteolytic enzymes protect the body from
inflammation and help heal burns. They do a good job of digesting
unwanted scar tissue both on the skin and under its surface.

Being a proteolytic enzyme, papain is able to destroy intestinal parasites, which
are composed mostly of protein. To rid the body of intestinal parasites, half a
cup of papaya juice can be alternated each hour for twelve consecutive
hours with the same amount of cucumber or green bean juice.

Research has shown that the physical and mental health of people is highly
dependent on their ability to produce proteins they can use effectively.

However, as people age, they produce less of
the enzymes needed to effectively digest
proteins from food and free needed amino acids.
They are left with excessive amounts of
undigested protein which can lead to overgrowth
of unwanted bacteria in the intestinal tract,
and a lack of available amino acids.

 
Eating papaya after a meal promotes
digestion, and helps prevent bloating, gas
production, and indigestion. It is quite helpful
after antibiotic use to replenish friendly intestinal
bacteria that were the casualties in the war
against the unwanted bacteria. When the
intestinal tract is well populated with friendly
bacteria, the immune system is strengthened,
and can protect better against flu and
cancer.


Papaya contains fibrin, another useful compound
not readily found in the plant kingdom.

Fibrin reduces the risk of blood clots and improves the quality of blood
cells, optimising the ability of blood to flow through the circulatory
system. Fibrin is also important in prevention strokes.

Proteolytic enzymes containing fibrin are a good idea for long plane rides to
minimize the potential of blood clots in the legs. People who sit at a desk all day
might want to use proteolytic enzymes too. Proteolytic enzymes are able to digest
and destroy the defence shields of viruses, tumours, allergens, yeasts,
and various forms of fungus.

Once the shield is destroyed, tumours and invading organisms are extremely
vulnerable and easily taken care of by the immune system. Undigested proteins
can penetrate the gut and wind up in the bloodstream where they are treated by
the immune system as invaders. If too many undigested proteins are floating
around, the immune system becomes overburdened and unable to attend
to the other tasks it was meant to do. Proteolytic enzymes can digest
these rogue proteins, freeing up the immune system.


Let's ensure a slice of papaya every day in our diet. Papaya juice will be great.

Have a great day.....along with a slice of papaya.