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Come Inside... => The Snug => Topic started by: GROWLER on September 12, 2007, 08:13:48 AM

Title: On me way to Asda. Want any?
Post by: GROWLER on September 12, 2007, 08:13:48 AM: Tangerine peel could be the key to a new form of anti-cancer treatment.
Researchers discovered a compound extracted from the fruit peel could be used to destroy human cancer cells.

Secret is in the peelExperts suggest the fact that fewer people regularly eat fruit peels may also be a factor in the rise in the incidence of some cancers.

The findings may herald a new approach to uncovering a treatment for specific types of cancer.

Scientists from the Leicester School of Pharmacy found human cancer cells, which contain the enzyme P450 CYP1B1, were destroyed by a compound called Salvestrol Q40.

This substance is present in tangerine peel.

Medicinal chemist Dr Hoon L Tan said: "It is very exciting to find a compound in food that can target cancers specifically.

"However, it is still early days and many tests will be needed before reaching the clinical trial stage."

Bollocks to the trials. Tangerine peel soup for brekky lunch tea and supper from now on. happy088
Title: Re: On me way to Asda. Want any?
Post by: Snoopy on September 12, 2007, 09:06:47 AM: Go to Aldi where they do a nice line in Tangerine Marmalade, with the peel in.
Title: Re: On me way to Asda. Want any?
Post by: Barman on September 12, 2007, 04:39:26 PM: There'll be a 'peel is deadly' report in the news next week I 'spec... noooo:
Title: Re: On me way to Asda. Want any?
Post by: GROWLER on September 12, 2007, 06:21:31 PM: Quote from: Barman on September 12, 2007, 04:39:26 PM
There'll be a 'peel is deadly' report in the news next week I 'spec... noooo:

Oooooooooooooooooooooooooo, you cynic! lol:
Title: Re: On me way to Asda. Want any?
Post by: GROWLER on September 12, 2007, 06:29:48 PM: Tangerine peel, and now the wummans pill too apparently, but only for 7 years though. After that you'll get the dreaded BIG C. confused:
Title: Re: On me way to Asda. Want any?
Post by: Barman on September 13, 2007, 05:08:59 AM: Quote from: GROWLER on September 12, 2007, 06:29:48 PM
Tangerine peel, and now the wummans pill too apparently, but only for 7 years though. After that you'll get the dreaded BIG C. confused:
Clap? rubschin:
Title: Re: On me way to Asda. Want any?
Post by: GROWLER on September 13, 2007, 07:33:26 AM: Quote from: Barman on September 13, 2007, 05:08:59 AM
Quote from: GROWLER on September 12, 2007, 06:29:48 PM
Tangerine peel, and now the wummans pill too apparently, but only for 7 years though. After that you'll get the dreaded BIG C. confused:
Clap? rubschin:

Cheers for that BM. I applaud you too in return. happy088
Title: Re: On me way to Asda. Want any?
Post by: Darwins Selection on September 13, 2007, 09:52:39 PM: Rubbing Emma Peel on your chest is supposed to be good for you, if memory serves me well. cloud9:
Title: Re: On me way to Asda. Want any?
Post by: Landlady on September 14, 2007, 12:34:11 PM: Quote from: Darwins Selection on September 13, 2007, 09:52:39 PM
Rubbing Emma Peel on your chest is supposed to be good for you, if memory serves me well. cloud9:

Emma's a good girl and most certainly wouldn't let you to that without giving you a swift karate kick first I'm sure eyes:

BM east all his fruit - peel, pips EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: On me way to Asda. Want any?
Post by: Snoopy on September 14, 2007, 01:29:20 PM: I'll just bet he does ~ and who wouldn't given the alternative whip:
Title: Re: On me way to Asda. Want any?
Post by: Sour Puss on September 16, 2007, 10:52:35 PM: I throw all my citrus peel over the back lawn, much to teh amusement of the grandchildren, it deters the delicate droppings of a wandering feline. I have never seen this puss, but both my lawn mower and I wish it would cease and desist. Strangely the orange / satsuma / Clementine peel has stopped it, must eat more citrus fruit... noooo: