Fasting and Caloric Restriction in Cancer Prevention and Treatment.

ABSTRACT: Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the USA and among the leading major diseases in the world. It is anticipated to continue to increase because of the growth of the aging population and prevalence of risk factors such as obesity, smoking, and/or poor dietary habits. Cancer treatment has remained relatively similar during the past 30 years with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy in combination with surgery remaining the standard therapies although novel therapies are slowly replacing or complementing the standard ones. According to the American Cancer Society, the dietary recommendation for cancer patients receiving chemotherapy is to increase calorie and protein intake. In addition, there are no clear guidelines on the type of nutrition that could have a major impact on cancer in

SUBMITTER: Brandhorst S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7476366 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature