BANT Feature Article – Phytonutrients and their potential role in cancer prevention
Emerging evidence on the therapeutic power of plant foods
Identifying the exact components of a ‘healthy diet’ that contribute to better cancer outcomes is an area of research which is still emerging.
The boom of research into nutraceuticals – broadly defined as any product derived from food sources with extra health benefits in addition to the basic nutritional value found in foods – has improved our understanding of nutrients and dietary components and how they influence epigenetic phenomena.
Natural bioactive extracts in plant foods are reported to contribute to nutraceutical support in anticancer treatment: inhibition of cell proliferation, antioxidant activities, and anti-inflammatory activities.
Nutraceuticals can also offer non-toxic, dosage friendly, safe and economical support alongside primary cancer management.
In this article we specifically explore the potential role of phytonutrients in cancer prevention.
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