Flavonoid intake & reduction in cancer risk

Stomach, prostate, colon, breast, bladder, oesophageal, and pancreatic - these are just a few of the types of cancer that may be prevented by Enzogenols antioxidants. Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or large bowel cancer, is the third leading cause of cancer-related death in the Western world. Colorectal cancer incidence rates are approximately 10-fold higher in developed than developing countries, and differences in diet and lifestyle are likely to explain most of this difference.

Recent research has found that there is a strong inverse correlation between selected flavonoids in your diet & risk of cancer. In other words, it is a really good idea to increase your intake of specific flavonoids to reduce your risk of cancer. Quercetin, catechin & procyanidins are among the most potent flavonoid inhibitors of cancer development & all are present in Enzogenol^® New Zealand pine extract.

Anti Cancer Trial

Motivated by the results of the longevity trial, a further trial investigated whether Enzogenol, at a low and a high dosage level, would influence the rate of cancer. Cancer is the most common cause of death for mice living in the sheltered environment, quite comparable with humans in today's highly developed worlds.


The trial started with mice that were in the middle of their normal life span. One group received normal mouse food with Enzogenol and the other group received only their normal mouse food. This trial revealed that the rate of cancer was significantly less in the Enzogenol^® treated mice compared to the controls.

The trial showed an increase of median survival of the mice receiving the Enzogenol, which meant that the Enzogenol-mouse population lived healthier and longer lives.

DNA and Cancer

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is the genetic material that controls heredity and is located in the cell nucleus. The ongoing attack on DNA by free radicals is thought to play a major role in the age-related development of cancer.

If the potential to initiate cancer is already there in the DNA, then it would make perfect sense to protect that DNA from oxidative damage and the potential to develop tumour. This is an important factor when considering herditary cancers.

We found that DNA damage reduction after supplementation with Enzogenol as measured by the comet assay was considerable after 6 weeks and highly significant after just 12 weeks of supplementation.


Telomeres and Cancer

Telomers are particular DNA sequences that make up the ends of chromosomes in cells. The important thing about telomers is their function to protect the integrity of the chromosomes, thereby protecting our genes and DNA. Unfortunately, telomeres naturally shorten over the lifespan of every mammal with progressing age. Yet, loosing telomers means loosing cells, and it can make normal cells into cancer cells.

Enzogenol may have a positive effect in the body by maintaining the length of telomers while the body gets older. This effect would be highly beneficial for every cell in the body. A current scientific theory supports that oxidative stress is involved in the shortening of telomers throughout the lifespan. Given the highly effective anti-oxidant actions of Enzogenol it is not that surprising that the telomer research has found Enzogenol to slow down the shortening of these important DNA sequences.

Enzogenol is not just a powerful collection of antioxidant flavonoids, it is has been successfully used in trials in the relationship between free radicals, oxidative stress, DNA damage, protein damage and any evidence of tumour growth.

For Radio and Chemotherapy Support

Enzogenol has been shown to reduce the side effects of both Radio and Chemotherapy, increasing energy levels and supporting the immune system. In addition, improving the bodies own defence mechanism to fight the cancer.