An estimated 12.6 million people are diagnosed with cancer every year and 7.6 million people die of the disease annually. Numerous lines of evidence suggest that lifestyle and nutrition play an important role in cancer development. As for nutrition, diets that are rich in fruits and vegetables have been shown to lower the risk of cancer incidence. In addition, several phytochemicals that are present in fruits and vegetables have been scientifically established to have properties that can prevent and treat this malevolent disease. The primary aim of the book is to educate the public about the benefits of fruits and vegetables as they relate to cancer and their potential to contribute to the possibility of a cancer-free life. The active ingredients and modes of actions of fruits and vegetables are also discussed, along with their chemo-preventive aspects. This clearly written, comprehensive guide explains the properties of these natural foods and substances on a cancer-by-cancer basis. Thus, this book not only informs the general public about the anticancer properties of fruits and vegetables but also provides a valuable reference for scientists and other professionals working in this area. Contents: Cancer Preventive and Therapeutic Roles of Fruits and Vegetables: An Overview Phytochemicals Safe-Guard Genome: Tiny Molecules, Big Role Phytonutrients From Fruits and Vegetables in Breast Cancer Control Anti-Proliferative and Pro-Apoptotic Effects of Bioactive Constituents Derived From the Fruits and Vegetables Against Colorectal Cancer Anticancer Activities of Fruits and Vegetables Against Gynecological Cancers Cancer Chemopreventive and Therapeutic Properties of Fruits and Vegetables Against Head and Neck Malignancies Anticancer Activities of Fruits and Vegetables Against Liver and Pancreatic Cancers Cancer Preventive and Therapeutic Properties of Fruits and Vegetables Against Lung Cancer Prostate Cancer: How Helpful are Natural Agents for Prevention? Phytochemicals From Fruits and Vegetables as Potential Anti-Cancer Agents: Special Reference to Skin Cancer Anti-Cancer Effects of Agents Derived From the Fruits and Vegetables Against Stomach Cancer Cancer Preventive and Therapeutic Properties of Fruits and Vegetables Against Commonly Occurring Cancers in Humans
- ISBN: 978-981-4508-88-9
- Editorial: WORLD SCIENTIFIC PUB.CO.PTE.
- Encuadernacion: Tela
- Páginas: 400
- Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2015
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
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