Olive Leaf Extract: A Powerful Natural Cancer Remedy
One natural remedy advocated by Barbara O’Neill is olive leaf extract. Olive leaves contain oleuropein, a compound with strong antioxidant, antibacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
A 2022 study in International Journal of Molecular Sciences demonstrated that oleuropein can slow the growth of breast and prostate cancer cells by inhibiting the PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway (González-Vallinas et al., 2022). Additionally, a 2018 Oncotarget study reported that oleuropein induces apoptosis (programmed cell death) in colorectal cancer cells (D’Angelo et al., 2018).
Diet as a Cancer-Fighting Tool
Barbara O’Neill emphasizes the importance of diet in cancer prevention. Here are some science-backed beneficial foods:
Tomatoes and olive oil: Lycopene in tomatoes is better absorbed when combined with olive oil, helping reduce prostate cancer risk, as found in Journal of the National Cancer Institute (Giovannucci et al., 2018).
Legumes: A 2020 study in Advances in Nutrition showed that a diet rich in legumes reduces colorectal cancer risk by 22% (Aune et al., 2020).
Lemons: Despite their acidic taste, lemons help alkalize the body. A 2021 Food Chemistry study found that limonene in lemons has anti-inflammatory effects and lowers breast cancer risk (Bello et al., 2021).
Dark leafy greens: Chlorophyll in spinach and kale protects DNA from oxidative damage, according to a Molecular Nutrition & Food Research study (Egner et al., 2019).
Nuts and seeds: Almonds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds are rich in omega-3s and antioxidants, reducing inflammation, per The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (Baer et al., 2021).
