HOW CAN COMPONENTS OF COMMON FOODS AFFECT CANCER RISK

Strong epidemiological evidence implicates diet in a substantial propo rtion of cancer cases. Nutritionists largely agree on the attributes o f a healthy diet for cancer prevention (and also for cardiovascular he alth). Researchers are now studying specific food components that can actively suppress the processes involved in carcinogenesis. The most p otent of these could be used directly for chemoprevention in high-risk individuals and might even have potential in cancer therapy.