Women prescribed combination HRT should use caution when taking apigenin supplement, MU study finds

(University of Missouri-Columbia) In 2011, studies conducted by University of Missouri researchers found that a natural compound called apigenin, which is found in celery, parsley, and apples, could reduce the incidence of tumor growth in women receiving hormone replacement therapy. Now, based on subsequent studies conducted by MU researchers, they are recommending that women not ingest pure apigenin as a supplement.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news