The whole world is trying to find an effective way to fight against cancer. Scientists are trying to find a link between diet and health that will work against cancer. Finally, they enlightened us with a new hope!

According to findings published in PLOS ONE by Osaka Metropolitan University Associate Professor Akiko Kojima-Yuasa of the Graduate School of Human Life and Ecology and colleagues, compounds derived from nucleic acid can inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

We all know that nucleic acids are essential for all living habitats because they store and express genomic information.

Nucleic acids are not only present in human and animal cells; they are also present in various foods. When we eat, we ingest nucleic acids present in all living things.
Foods like meat, fish, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains are good sources of nucleic acids.

It is found that after digestion, nucleic acid is metabolized into some metabolites; among them, nucleotides and nucleosides are greatly responsible for boosting the immune system. The metabolites also prevent some diseases.

During the research, Professor Kojima-Yuasa's team used nucleic acids extracted from salmon milt DNA and torula yeast RNA. They experimented on laboratory rats. The researchers found that compounds like guanosine have the characteristics to prevent the multiplication of certain cancer cells.

The professor stated, “Our research provides a new perspective on the physiological functions of nucleic acids derived from food. We hold hope that this will be a crucial step toward cancer prevention."