- Insights into cancer and nutraceuticals highlighting supportive nutrition antioxidant potential and their role in overall wellness care.
- Cancer is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth and proliferation.
- Nutraceuticals play a key role in cancer prevention and therapy due to their ability to modulate various biochemical pathways.
Health Benefits of Nutraceuticals in Cancer:
- Inhibit tumor growth by blocking cancer cell division.
- Reduce oxidative stress and DNA damage.
- Enhance immune response to fight cancer cells.
- Promote apoptosis (programmed cell death) in malignant cells.
- Prevent angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels) that supply tumors.
Key Nutraceuticals in Cancer:
| Nutraceutical | Mechanism of Action |
| Curcumin (Turmeric) | Inhibits NF-kB signaling, reducing inflammation and cancer growth. |
| Green Tea (EGCG – Epigallocatechin gallate) | Antioxidant that suppresses tumor cell proliferation. |
| Sulforaphane (from cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower) | Induces detoxification enzymes and promotes cancer cell death. |
| Lycopene (from tomatoes, watermelon) | Neutralizes free radicals and inhibits cancer cell growth. |
| Quercetin (from onions, apples, berries) | Suppresses cancer cell signaling pathways. |
| Vitamin D | Regulates cell growth and apoptosis, reducing cancer risk. |
Additional Benefits:
- Reduces chemotherapy and radiation side effects.
- Lowers the risk of hormone-related cancers like breast and prostate cancer.
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