Cancer chemoprevention is fast becoming a lucrative approach for controlling cancer.
Carcinogenesis being a complex multi-step, multi-factorial process, a number of …

Plant foods are not only a main source of nutrients, but they are also rich in physiologically
bioactive bionutrients or phytochemicals. Consumption of fruit and vegetables is associated …

Chemoprevention refers to the use of non-toxic chemical agents to prevent neoplastic
development by inhibiting, delaying, or reversing multi-stage carcinogenesis, The primary …

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer‐related deaths for women in the United States
and the rest of the world. About 8% of women develop breast cancer during the course of …

Background Increased consumption of plant-based diets has been linked to the presence of
certain phytochemicals, including polyphenols such as flavonoids. Several of these …

Cancer chemoprevention is the use of natural, synthetic or biologic compounds to reverse,
suppress or prevent the development of invasive cancer. Phytochemicals are becoming …

Epidemiological studies have consistently shown that regular consumption of fruits and
vegetables is strongly associated with reduced risk of developing chronic diseases, such as …

Specific alimentary habits, including oriental and Mediterranean diets characterized by high
consumption of vegetables, fruits, cereals and, for the Mediterranean diet, olive oil, are …

Phytochemicals are a non-nutritive substances that are present in plants and contribute
significantly to their flavor and color. These biologically active compounds are classified into …

Phytochemicals are compounds found in plants, which are responsible for the colour, taste
and aroma of foods. Over and above these pleasant attributes, they protect us from …