The protective effect of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) in colon cancer
Colon cancer is considered one of the primary causes of death-related cancer in Western universe. Although it is recommended in most of advanced cases of this disease, cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents are relatively become ineffectual. Increasing the dietary intake of fruits and vegetables in order...
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| author | Ranneh, Yazan Ali, Faisal Mohd Esa, Norhaizan |
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| description | Colon cancer is considered one of the primary causes of death-related cancer in Western universe. Although it is recommended in most of advanced cases of this disease, cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents are relatively become ineffectual. Increasing the dietary intake of fruits and vegetables in order to reduce this disease is thought to be a viable and alternative path. Polyphenols are commonly found in cocoa beans and cocoa products. One potential strategy to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress is consumption of polyphenol-rich foods like cocoa or their by products, which have anti-inflammatory effects. Based on those properties, there is a promising scenario on the therapeutic contribution of cocoa on colon cancer. Very currently, few studies have examined the anti-carcinogenic role of cocoa. Therefore, the present review critically evaluates cocoa’s effect in colon cancer as conducted, both in-vivo and in-vitro. |
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| spelling | upm-295562015-12-08T06:45:30Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/29556/ The protective effect of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) in colon cancer Ranneh, Yazan Ali, Faisal Mohd Esa, Norhaizan Colon cancer is considered one of the primary causes of death-related cancer in Western universe. Although it is recommended in most of advanced cases of this disease, cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents are relatively become ineffectual. Increasing the dietary intake of fruits and vegetables in order to reduce this disease is thought to be a viable and alternative path. Polyphenols are commonly found in cocoa beans and cocoa products. One potential strategy to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress is consumption of polyphenol-rich foods like cocoa or their by products, which have anti-inflammatory effects. Based on those properties, there is a promising scenario on the therapeutic contribution of cocoa on colon cancer. Very currently, few studies have examined the anti-carcinogenic role of cocoa. Therefore, the present review critically evaluates cocoa’s effect in colon cancer as conducted, both in-vivo and in-vitro. OMICS International 2013-03 Article PeerReviewed Ranneh, Yazan and Ali, Faisal and Mohd Esa, Norhaizan (2013) The protective effect of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) in colon cancer. Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences, 3 (2). pp. 2-3. ISSN 2155-9600 http://www.omicsonline.org/nutrition-food-sciences-abstract.php?abstract_id=11654 |
| spellingShingle | Ranneh, Yazan Ali, Faisal Mohd Esa, Norhaizan The protective effect of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) in colon cancer |
| title | The protective effect of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) in colon cancer |
| title_full | The protective effect of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) in colon cancer |
| title_fullStr | The protective effect of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) in colon cancer |
| title_full_unstemmed | The protective effect of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) in colon cancer |
| title_short | The protective effect of cocoa (Theobroma cacao L.) in colon cancer |
| title_sort | protective effect of cocoa (theobroma cacao l.) in colon cancer |
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