Tocotrienols and gamma-tocopherol, two additional forms of vitamin E found in walnuts, pistachios, and pecans that may offer more potent anti-inflammatory benefits than alpha-tocopherol. Gamma-tocopherol has been shown in animal experiments to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.
These dried fruits, which are high in anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities, have strong anti-oxidative and anti-inflammatory effects, which are important factors in the development of cancer. In addition to these potent anticancer agents, dried fruits are also rich in other phytochemicals such as terpenes, anthocyanin, coumarins, xanthones, carotenoids, and other phytochemicals.
Full Story Source: 4 dry fruits with cancer fighting properties
