Open AccessPhytochemically rich dietary components and the risk of colorectal cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
Author(s) -
Pia Borgas,
Guadalupe Gonzalez,
Kirill Veselkov,
Reza Mirnezami
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of clinical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2218-4333
DOI - 10.5306/wjco.v12.i6.482
Subject(s) - medicine , observational study , colorectal cancer , meta analysis , oncology , cancer
Personalized nutrition and protective diets and lifestyles represent a key cancer research priority. The association between consumption of specific dietary components and colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence has been evaluated by a number of population-based studies, which have identified certain food items as having protective potential, though the findings have been inconsistent. Herein we present a systematic review and meta-analysis on the potential protective role of five common phytochemically rich dietary components (nuts, cruciferous vegetables, citrus fruits, garlic and tomatoes) in reducing CRC risk.