: 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.
The primary goals of integrating phytochemical-rich functional nutrition into oncology include: Oncological Functional Nutrition: Phytochemical...
: Chronic inflammation is a known driver of cancer progression. Curcumin (from turmeric) and quercetin (found in onions and apples) inhibit pro-inflammatory pathways, such as NF-κB, creating an environment less conducive to tumor growth. : Some phytochemicals, such as sulforaphane (found in
: 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. : Some phytochemicals
: Strengthening the "natural killer" (NK) cells' ability to identify and target abnormal cells.