Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer & Role of Antioxidants
[If you have missed Part-1:do you need to take antioxidants? –click here].
Breast cancer is No.1 cancer
among Indian females.
Before 25 years, only 31% of patients
were below 50 years of age.
However, according to data acquired in 2014,
48% of the breast cancer patients
were below 50 years of age.
More alarming is, that there is an increase in
breast cancer patients in the
age group of 25 to 40 years….
In the same way, prostate cancer
is one of the top 10 cancers among Indian males.
And, in some of the largest cities, it is
2nd most common type of cancer.
Role of ANTIOXIDANTS in Cancer:
These both – Breast Cancer and Prostate cancer are
hormone dependent cancers.
Here, a group of antioxidants known as
isoflavones can help us.
Isoflavones=mostly found in soybeans.
In your body they are converted into
phytoestrogen, hormone like compounds.
They help to block the growth of hormone-dependent and other cancers.
They reduce hot flashes in menopausal women.
In addition, they also help you to balance your cholesterol level.
Most common isoflavones are
*Genistein and Daidzein.
*GENISTEIN=helps to block the spread of cancerous tumours
It reduces risk of breast and prostate cancer.
*DAIDZEIN=It work with genistein to block enzymes that promote tumour growth.
It Reduces risk of breast cancer.
In addition, they also help to reduce
blood-alcohol levels and relieve hangovers.
Good natural sources of Isoflavones types of antioxidants are:
- Soy milk
- Tofu
Cancer can be caused by many factors.
However, proper nutrition, especially
Natural antioxidants would surely help….
That’s all for today
See you next Tuesday with another Tuesday tip
Till then
Take care
Providing simple solution for complexities of life-
Dr. Bhumita Makwana
Your Dietitian and Cosmetic Clinician
