the government has every right to lie to u, they should just let you know when they are lying. but i guess it wouldn't work then...

it protects cells from becoming cancerous by letting them die when they are supposed to, and it cuts off nourishment to tumor cells therefor letting them die (with surgical help or somethin). it does boost your immune system, and it helps to protect brain cells. a study suggests that it even stimulates neurogenesis of the hippocampus.