Overview
- Nichole Andrews told followers that soursop, also called graviola, should not be used as a cancer therapy and warned it can cause side effects during treatment.
- Cancer Research UK reports that graviola has shown only in‑vitro effects on certain cancer cells, with no clinical trials demonstrating benefit in people.
- The charity cautions that some graviola compounds have been linked to nerve damage and movement‑disorder–like symptoms, with evidence they can cross into the brain.
- Reputable scientific organizations do not endorse online graviola products marketed as cancer cures, contrary to widespread internet claims.
- Experts say occasional dietary consumption is unlikely to be harmful, but patients should consult their clinicians before trying complementary therapies.