Study: Compounds Found In Purple Potatoes May Kill Colon Cancer Stem Cells

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. and responsible for more than 50,000 deaths annually, according to the American Cancer Society.

Purple potatoes nutrition high on the antioxidant scale as well-known powerhouse foods like kale and spinach. Purple potatoes are also a great source of carbohydrates, potassium, vitamin C, folic acid and iron.

Purple color of the potatoes—as well as some other foods of that same color—belong to a family of natural chemicals called flaminoids. And flaminoids have powerful anti-cancer effects.

Aside from fighting cancer, flaminoids also:

-Protect the heart
-Stimulate the immune system
-Prevent age-related memory loss

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