Xanthohumol is currently in the spotlight for its anti-cancer potential.
Studies show that this effect is mainly due to its ability to inhibit the initiation and development of carcinogenesis, stop proliferation processes and induce apoptosis.
In addition, xanthohumol stops the process of angiogenesis (the process of developing new blood vessels, necessary for cancer cells to grow).
Xanthohumol’s protective properties on cell DNA have also been noted, an effect that is achieved by activating cellular defence mechanisms against oxidative stress.
Although the mechanism of XN’s protective action itself is not yet fully understood, a wealth of accumulated evidence points to genoprotective properties against many types of mutagens.
