cancer-prevention
Cancer prevention is the practice of reducing cancer incidence and mortality through active interventions and lifestyle modifications. Plants are central to this field because they produce diverse bioactive compounds—including phytochemicals, antioxidants, and polyphenols—that have demonstrated anti-cancer potential. Plant science research that identifies and characterizes these protective compounds is therefore essential for developing evidence-based, natural approaches to cancer prevention.
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Plant compounds called sterols found in food may help prevent colorectal cancer and reduce intestinal inflammation by targeting disease pathways, though human clinical trials are still needed to confirm their therapeutic value.
Systematic review of 58 scientific articles found plant sterols possess antiproliferative and anti-inflammatory properties
Plant sterols selectively inhibit cancer cell growth and reduce inflammation by modulating NF-κB and MAPK signaling pathways
Plant sterols influence colonic microbiota and are metabolized into antiproliferative compounds that enhance their cancer-inhibiting effects