It has been known for some time now that vegetables belonging to the Brassica family have been considered to be some of the best foods that could be chosen for a cancer prevention diet. There was no doubt heeding the advice of your mums growing up but it was not until a few years ago when scientists and researchers at UC Berkeley found that a compound present in all of these vegetables could be the answer to cancer but also to a slew of other viral and bacterial diseases.
The compound, that has caused a stir in the medical community off late, is commonly known as Diindolylmethane, and is currently being used in clinical trials as well as supplement for immune enhancement purposes.
And the reason for this compound to evoke such an interest from researchers around the world as well as the National Cancer Institute is that it possesses direct anti-cancer properties as well as immune enhancing capabilities.
Very simply, most scientists consider DIM to be a one-of-a-kind compound that not only works well with Taxol in the treatment of cancer but has shown excellent results when used to prevent breast and prostate cancer, among others.
Interestingly, it is now being considered to be the most versatile compound in the field of molecular biology, thanks to these uses, and while the results have been promising so far, it remains to be seen if this is indeed the answer to the problems that the world currently faces with diseases such as HIV/AIDS and the various types of cancer.
No matter how you look at it, this compound is set to change the way treatments are used for various diseases, and in doing so, will change the way medicine will cure patients around the world.