clin nut final Flashcards
1
Q
B Carotenoid effect on lung cancer?
A
Not effective, may be harmful
2
Q
Lycopene effect on cancer.
A
helpful in decreasing PSA cancer sxs and progression. NOT PREVENTATIVE
3
Q
what cancers are brassica helpful in reducing
A
lung, colon prostate
4
Q
components of brassica helpful in reducing cancer
A
glucosinolates, indoles, sulforaphores, folate, vitamin C, folate, corrotenoids
5
Q
what mechanisms cause processed meat to increase colorectal cancer
A
effect of heterocyclic amines and poly nuclear aromatic hydrocarbons formed in cooking meat, effect of nitirites used in processed meat, oxidative stress from highly absorbalbe riron
