Estudios científicos
Drink your prevention: beverages with cancer preventive phytochemicals
Abstract:
Specific alimentary habits, including oriental and Mediterranean diets characterized by high consumption of vegetables, fruits, cereals and, for the Mediterranean diet, olive oil, are associated with a reduction of risk of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and some cancers. Numerous beverages contain diverse natural compounds, termedphytochemicals, that have been reported to exert antitumor, antiangiogenic, and antioxidant properties. Here we review the chemopreventive and angiopreventive properties of selected phytochemicals found in common beverages: epigallocatechin(green tea), triterpenoids (citrus juices), resveratrol (red wine), xanthohumol (beer), procyanidin (chocolate), and caffeine (coffee), focusing on their molecular mechanisms, providing "ready to drink" prevention approaches.
Comentarios divulgativos:
Hábitos alimentarios como seguir una Dieta Mediterránea, se asocian con una reducción del riesgo de padecer enfermedades cardiovasculares, diabetes tipo 2, enfermedades neurodegenerativas y algunos tipos de cáncer. Este estudio examinó las propiedades preventivas de ciertos componentes fitoquímicos (resveratrol y otros) que se encuentran en el vino y otras bebidas, centrándose en sus mecanismos moleculares.
Specific food habits, including following a Mediterranean Diet, are associated with a reduction of risk of suffering cardiovascular events, type 2 diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases and certain cancers. This study reviewed the preventive properties of certain phytochemicals (resveratrol among others) found in wine and other common beverages, focusing on their molecular mechanisms.
