A groundbreaking study from the University of Windsor in Canada has revealed that dandelion root extract may hold powerful cancer-fighting potential. Researchers discovered that the extract could kill up to 95% of certain cancer cells within just 48 hours, while leaving healthy cells unharmed.

The study focused on leukemia and colon cancer cell lines, where scientists observed a process called apoptosis—programmed cell death—triggered by the extract. Unlike traditional chemotherapy, which often damages healthy cells along with malignant ones, dandelion root extract appeared to act with remarkable selectivity.

Why This Matters

Chemotherapy remains one of the most common cancer treatments, but its harsh side effects come from the inability to target only cancerous cells. The discovery that a natural plant compound can selectively induce apoptosis opens exciting doors for gentler, more effective treatments.

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