Food-based natural products for cancer management: Is the whole greater than the sum of the parts?

ABSTRACT: The rise in cancer incidence and mortality in developing countries together with the human and financial cost of current cancer therapy mandates a closer look at alternative ways to overcome this burgeoning global healthcare problem. Epidemiological evidence for the association between cancer and diet and the long latency of most cancer progression have led to active exploration of whole and isolated natural chemicals from different naturally occurring substances in various preclinical and clinical settings. In general the lack of systemic toxicities of most 'whole' and 'isolated' natural compounds, their potential to reduce toxic doses and potential to delay the development of drug-resistance makes them promising candidates for cancer management. This review article examines the suggested

SUBMITTER: Hussain SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5067244 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature