Research from several sources provides strong evidence that vegetables, fruits, and whole
grains, dietary fibre, certain micronutrients, some fatty acids and physical activity protect …

Although the avocado is known as a rich source of monounsaturated fatty acids, there has
been far less attention given to its content of other bioactive substances including …

Background Cancer chemoprevention is a new approach in cancer prevention, in which
chemical agents are used to prevent cancer in normal and/or high-risk populations …

Cancer chemoprevention is a process of using either natural or synthetic compounds to
reduce the risk of developing cancer. Observations that NF-E2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) …

The major mechanisms and consequences of free radicals in foods and biological systems
that result in the occurrence of chronic diseases of aging (atherosclerosis, cataract, cancers …

Prostate cancer (PCa) is the most frequently diagnosed malignancy and the second leading
cause of cancer-related deaths in American males. For these reasons, it is necessary to …

Dietary Reference Intake (DRI) values exist for vitamins and minerals, and provide a
guideline on the optimal dose range to avoid deficiency and prevent toxicity. Polyphenols …

Tea is the most popular beverage next to water, consumed by over two-thirds of the world's
population. It is processed in different ways in different parts of the world to give green, black …

Fenretinide, a synthetic retinoid, has emerged as a promising anticancer agent based on
numerous in vitro and animal studies, as well as chemoprevention clinical trials. In vitro …

Previous collaborative work by our group has led to the discovery of several plant isolates
and derivatives with activities in in vivo models of cancer chemoprevention, including …