an·ti·car·ci·no·gen·ic
ˌan-tē-ˌkär-sə-nō-ˈje-nik 
ˌan-tī-
: tending to inhibit or prevent the activity of a carcinogen or the development of cancer
Soybeans contain many potentially anticarcinogenic compounds …—
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Anna Meyer, Cpt, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
However, what’s lost are not only the fiber, natural vitamins, and minerals, but also phytochemicals (plant compounds) with powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticarcinogenic effects.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 23 May 2024
Onions and cabbage, which feature prominently in Atlantic diet recipes, are associated with healthy antioxidant and anticarcinogenic effects, respectively.
—Christian Mysliwiec, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2024
Although the probiotics in Kefir have been found to have a wide range of antimicrobial, antitumor and anticarcinogenic effects, passing this information along to consumers is another task entirely.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
This supplement’s main unique ingredient is luteolin, a citrus flavonoid with anti-oxidative, anticarcinogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties.
—Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2022
Other preclinical studies have also demonstrated the anticarcinogenic effects of grape seed extract on tumors, cervical cancer and colon cancer.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2022
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Kefir has antimicrobial, anticarcinogenic, and antiallergic properties.12 Kefir also helps to relieve constipation.
—Anna Meyer, Cpt, Health, 16 Oct. 2024
However, what’s lost are not only the fiber, natural vitamins, and minerals, but also phytochemicals (plant compounds) with powerful antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticarcinogenic effects.
—Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 23 May 2024
Onions and cabbage, which feature prominently in Atlantic diet recipes, are associated with healthy antioxidant and anticarcinogenic effects, respectively.
—Christian Mysliwiec, Fox News, 5 Mar. 2024
Although the probiotics in Kefir have been found to have a wide range of antimicrobial, antitumor and anticarcinogenic effects, passing this information along to consumers is another task entirely.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
This supplement’s main unique ingredient is luteolin, a citrus flavonoid with anti-oxidative, anticarcinogenic, and anti-inflammatory properties.
—Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2022
Other preclinical studies have also demonstrated the anticarcinogenic effects of grape seed extract on tumors, cervical cancer and colon cancer.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2022
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“Anticarcinogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticarcinogenic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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an·ti·car·ci·no·gen·ic
-ˌkärs-ᵊn-ō-ˈjen-ik
: tending to inhibit or prevent the activity of a carcinogen or the development of carcinoma
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