Peanut skin polyphenols may combat cancer cells

A compound found in peanut skins may protect against cancer development and metastasis.

In an in vitro study published in Current Development in Nutrition, researchers evaluated the cytotoxic properties of polyphenol-rich peanut skin extract on acute T-cell leukemia cell cultures.

The researchers found that the compound reduced the proliferation of cultured leukemia cells for up to 72 hours after application. They detailed that peanut skins contain multiple compounds that can act synergistically to inhibit cancer cell development.

Despite the positive findings, the researchers emphasized that the results remain preliminary and further studies are needed to better understand the role peanut skin polyphenols may play in cancer prevention and treatment.

Read more: Current Development in Nutrition

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