Open AccessRole of Nutraceuticals in Cancer Therapy
Author(s) -
Elia Ranzato,
Simona Martinotti,
C Calabrese,
Giorgio Calabrese
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of food research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1927-0895
pISSN - 1927-0887
DOI - 10.5539/jfr.v3n4p18
Subject(s) - nutraceutical , medicine , cancer , cancer therapy , radiation therapy , bioinformatics , intensive care medicine , biology , pathology
Nutraceuticals are natural bioactive products with food value and promising therapeutic properties in several diseases. Current cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, induce unintended side effects compromising also health and well-being of patients. Emerging studies suggest that some plant-based agents may impact cellular and molecular processes underlying tumor progression. However, some of these molecules might also play an antagonistic activity against classic therapeutic agents. The aim of this article is to review the current knowledge underpinning the use of nutraceuticals in cancer prevention and therapy.