ROLE OF NUTRACEUTICALS IN CANCER THERAPY
Yahaya Mohammed, Yanlika Maina, Abba Abubakar, Mrutyunjaya Bhanja *
Faculty of Pharmacy, Kalinga University, Naya Raipur, Chhattisgarh India (492101)
ABSTRACT
Nutraceuticals are naturally occurring bioactive products that have nutritional value and show potential as treatments for a variety of illnesses. Cancer is a serious health issue that remains a significant cause of death worldwide. Currently available cancer treatments, includes; radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery, might have unforeseen side effects that compromising health and wellbeing of the patient. According to recent research, several plant-based substances might affect the cellular and molecular mechanisms that underlie the growth of tumours. However, some of these molecules might also play an antagonistic activity against classic therapeutic agents. The purpose of this article is to evaluate the
existing understanding behind the use of nutraceuticals in cancer prevention and therapy.
Keywords: Nutraceuticals, Cancer, Phytochemicals, Curcumin, Gingerol.
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