Breast Cancer Breakthrough? Early Study Shows Potential of Boswellia Extract P. 1172 JAN 24

Researchers gave breast cancer patients an extract from the Boswellia tree (aka frankincense) daily before surgery. Comparing tumor activity before and after, they found that the extract significantly slowed the tumors' growth, suggesting its potential as a natural anti-cancer treatment. This is promising early evidence, but further research is needed to confirm its long-term effects and potential side effects.

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Valente, I.V.B., Garcia, D., Abbott, A. et al. The anti-proliferative effects of a frankincense extract in a window of opportunity phase ia clinical trial for patients with breast cancer. Breast Cancer Res Treat (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10549-023-07215-4

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