Can Diet Prevent Urological Cancers? An Update on Carotenoids as Chemopreventive Agents

Urological cancers, namely prostate, bladder, kidney, testicular, and penile cancers, are common conditions that constitute almost one-quarter of all malignant diseases in men. Urological cancers tend to affect older individuals, and their development is influenced by modifiable metabolic, behaviora...

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Main Authors: Tomasz Konecki, Aleksandra Juszczak, Marcin Cichocki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-03-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/7/1367
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Summary:Urological cancers, namely prostate, bladder, kidney, testicular, and penile cancers, are common conditions that constitute almost one-quarter of all malignant diseases in men. Urological cancers tend to affect older individuals, and their development is influenced by modifiable metabolic, behavioral, and environmental risk factors. Phytochemicals may have cancer-fighting properties and protect against cancer development, slow its spread, and reduce the risk of cancer deaths in humans. This paper aims to review the current literature in regard to the effects of carotenoids in reducing urological cancer risk.
ISSN:2072-6643