Avocados May Hold Key to Leukemia Treatment - US News: Molecules found in avocados may be a powerful new tool in the fight against a type of leukemia, new research suggests. The tasty green fruit is home to a lipid compound – avocatin B – packed with fats, waxes and vitamins that combats cancer cells while sparing healthy cells.
Acute myeloid leukemia – or AML – is a blood cancer that impacts the white blood cells. Symptoms include fatigue, recurrent infections and bruising easily. The American Cancer Society estimates the rare cancer impacts approximately 20,000 Americans each year.
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