Curcumin is the active ingredient in the traditional herbal remedy and dietary spice turmeric
(Curcuma longa). Curcumin has a surprisingly wide range of beneficial properties, including …

Turmeric, derived from the plant Curcuma longa, is a gold-colored spice commonly used in
the Indian subcontinent, not only for health care but also for the preservation of food and as …

Cancer is a genetic disease characterized by unregulated growth and dissemination of
malignantly transformed neoplastic cells. The process of cancer development goes through …

Cancer chemopreventive agents are typically natural products or their synthetic analogs that
inhibit the transformation of normal cells to premalignant cells or the progression of …

Abstract Characterization and use of effective cancer chemopreventive agents have become
important issues in public health-related research. Aiming to identify novel potential …

Sulforaphane (SFN), a compound found at high levels in broccoli and broccoli sprouts, is a
potent inducer of phase 2 detoxification enzymes and inhibits tumorigenesis in animal …

Aim: The intent of this review is to critically analyze the scientific evidence on the role of the
glycemic index in chronic Western disease and to discuss the utility of the glycemic index in …

Squalene is a triterpene that is an intermediate of the cholesterol biosynthesis pathway and
it can be obtained from the diet. Olive oil contains 0.2-0.7% squalene. The average intake of …

During the development of neoplasia, epithelial tissues undergo biochemical and structural
changes that can manifest in tissue fluorescence. There have been several reports on …

Carcinogenesis is a multi-step process which could be prevented by phytochemicals.
Phytochemicals from dietary plants and other plant sources such as herbs are becoming …