Prevention of cancer

Nectarines contain chlorogenic acid, a natural compound which has multiple health benefits including prevention of various tumors and cancer such as colon cancer. Chlorogenic acid as suggested bystudiespossesses chemopreventive properties which inhibit the proliferation of colon carcinogenesis. Research studies have also presented qualitative evidence regarding the role of betacarotene present in the Rosaceae botanical group which also includes nectarines in providing protection againstlung cancer.