The message is better for a plant source that few, if any, have likely ever heard of.
Dr. Michael Wargovich, of the South Carolina Cancer Center is studying Senegal mahogany, a plant traditionally used in West Africa to successfully treat many conditions; malaria, diarrhea and menstrual cramps to name a few. Wargovich also reported that Senegal mahogany has antimicrobial properties and, more importantly, may prove to have cancer fighting properties greater than even some currently popular prescribed medications.
If a little all-natural product is found to be beneficial in one's diet, some believe more must be better. Not so, said Raj Vattan, a professor at Texas State University.
Vattan explained that some antioxidants are capable of killing harmful bacteria in small doses. So, as with antibiotic drugs, overuse of antioxidants such as those found in oregano, rosemary, thyme, curries, and red pepper can make bacteria resistant to treatment.
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Little Antioxidants Can Come from -- and Go -- a Long Way (press release)