By shifting the focus from "what to avoid" to "what to include," oncological functional nutrition empowers patients to use their plate as a proactive tool in their therapeutic journey.
: Certain nutrients can help inhibit the formation of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. Resveratrol (found in red grape skins) is frequently studied for its ability to restrict this nutrient supply to tumors. Functional Synergy in the Oncological Diet
: Some phytochemicals, such as sulforaphane (found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli), help "re-program" cancer cells to undergo apoptosis, or programmed cell death, which is often bypassed by malignant cells. Oncological Functional Nutrition: Phytochemical...
Oncological Functional Nutrition: The Power of Phytochemicals
: Compounds like lycopene (found in tomatoes) and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) (found in green tea) neutralize free radicals, preventing the DNA damage that can lead to mutations. By shifting the focus from "what to avoid"
: Supporting the liver and gut microbiome to better process chemotherapy and radiation.
The primary goals of integrating phytochemical-rich functional nutrition into oncology include: Functional Synergy in the Oncological Diet : Some
: Managing insulin levels and glycemic load, as high insulin can act as a growth factor for certain cancers.