A new study from researchers in Taiwan is shining a light on flavopereirine, a natural compound extracted from the bark of the Pao pereira tree. Their findings suggest it may help slow the growth of thyroid cancer cells, offering hope for gentler, more natural treatment options.
What Is Pao Pereira?
Pao pereira (pronounced pow-puh-REY-ruh) is a tree native to the Amazon rainforest. Its bark contains flavopereirine, a powerful plant alkaloid that has attracted increasing interest for its ability to support the body’s natural defenses — especially in cancer care — without damaging healthy cells.
What Did the Study Find?
In both laboratory and animal models, flavopereirine was shown to:
Slow the growth of multiple thyroid cancer cell types
Trigger apoptosis, the body’s natural process for eliminating harmful cells
Prevent cancer cells from dividing, making it harder for the disease to spread
Disrupt key survival mechanisms like autophagy, which cancer cells often exploit
Reduced tumor growth in live models
Why This Matters
Over 40 years ago, Dr. Mirko Beljanski began researching Pao pereira and its remarkable ability to selectively target cancer cells without harming normal cells. At the Beljanski Foundation, we’ve carried that legacy forward, funding rigorous scientific studies on this botanical extract for decades.
While we were not involved in this particular study, it is both re-affirming and exciting to see independent research teams across the world validating what Dr. Beljanski discovered years ago. The growing international interest in Pao pereira only reinforces the need to continue this important work.
The Bottom Line
This study is yet another step forward in the search for natural, non-toxic cancer therapies. As research expands, so does the promise of Pao pereira — and with your support, we can keep pushing that promise into practice.
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