Abstract:
Cancer is a complex disease marked by uncontrolled cell growth and spread. Functionalfoods are nutrient-dense offering health benefits beyond basic nutrition. Some functional food sshow promise in preventing cancer. Functional foods are nutrient-dense foods that provide healthbenefits beyond basic nutrition. These foods contain bioactive compounds that have the potentialto support overall health and contribute to disease prevention. In the context of cancer several functional foods have been extensively studied for their potential anti-cancer effects. By incorporating these foods in to a balanced diet individuals may enhance their body's natural defense mechanisms and potentially reduce the risk of cancer development. Tomatoes rich in lycopene a potent antioxidant can inhibit cancer cell growth and DNA damage. They also have anti-inflammatory properties lowering the risk of certain cancers. Cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauli flower containg lucosino lates that convert to is othiocyanates. These compound simpede cancer cell growth block carcinogen formation
and enhanced etoxification. Honey contains flavonoids and phenolic acids acting as antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. It inducesapoptosis in cancer cells and inhibits their growth. Curcumin derived from turmeric displaysstrong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects potentially suppressing cancer cell growth. While functional foods do not replace conventional cancer treatments they can complement them. It is vital for individuals with cancer to consult healthcare professionals for appropriate treatmentplans. Functional foods can serve as adjuncts to pharmaceutical therapy promoting overall well-being.
Page(s):
368-368
DOI:
DOI not available
Published:
Journal: Abstract Book on International Conference on Food and Applied Sciences (ICFAS-23) 3-5 August 23, Volume: 0, Issue: 0, Year: 2023
Keywords:
Antiinflammatory
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antioxidant
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Flavonoids
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Curcumin
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Anticancer
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Apoptosis
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cancer
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turmeric
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phenolic acids
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Honey
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Complementary
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Functional Foods
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Health benefits
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cancer treatments
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cruciferous vegetables
,
glucosinolates isothiocyanates
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cell growth inhibition
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cancer prevention
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lycopene tomatoes