Can Diet Prevent Urological Cancers? An Update on Carotenoids as Chemopreventive Agents

Nutrients

Tomasz Konecki¹  Marcin Cichocki¹  Aleksandra Juszczak¹ 

[1] 1st Department of Urology, Medical University of Lodz, 90-459 Lodz, Poland;

关键词: prostate cancer;    bladder cancer;    renal cell carcinoma;    carotenoids;    α-carotene;    β-carotene;   

DOI  :  10.3390/nu14071367

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

Urological cancers, namely prostate, bladder, kidney, testicular, and penile cancers, are common conditions that constitute almost one-quarter of all malignant diseases in men. Urological cancers tend to affect older individuals, and their development is influenced by modifiable metabolic, behavioral, and environmental risk factors. Phytochemicals may have cancer-fighting properties and protect against cancer development, slow its spread, and reduce the risk of cancer deaths in humans. This paper aims to review the current literature in regard to the effects of carotenoids in reducing urological cancer risk.

【 授权许可】

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