May Fight Cancer Cells

Pomelo may also aid in the killing of cancer cells and the prevention of cancer spread. In one study, pomelo peel extract inhibited tumor development, strengthened the immune system, and destroyed cancer cells in mice. Similar research found that a pomelo leaf extract destroyed skin cancer cells in mice.

Furthermore, naringenin, one of the key antioxidants in pomelo, has been demonstrated in test-tube tests to destroy prostate and pancreatic cancer cells as well as inhibit the progression of lung cancer. The more human study is needed to properly understand the effect of pomelo on cancer. Finally, keep in mind that pomelo fruit has significantly lower concentrations of these possibly cancer-killing chemicals than the concentrated versions employed in research.