Cancer Support - Nutrients and Functions: Vitamin C, Mushrooms, Salvestrols etc. Flashcards
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What is the optimal range for vitamin D status?
75–125 nmol/L.
What are the cancer-protective effects of vitamin D?
Anti-inflammatory, promotes cell differentiation, inhibits proliferation, pro-apoptotic, anti-angiogenic.
How does reishi mushroom support cancer therapy?
Triterpenes inhibit NF-κB and increase NK and lymphocyte activity; helps breast and prostate cancer.
What are vitamin C’s key cancer-related benefits?
Immune support, reduces oxidative damage, protects healthy cells, has epigenetic effects, and is pro-oxidant at high doses.
What is the pro-oxidant role of IV vitamin C?
In hypoxic tumour environments, it generates ROS to kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones.
What are lentinan’s effects from shiitake mushrooms?
Immunomodulatory, anti-angiogenic, pro-apoptotic, promotes p53 gene, reduces chemo side effects.
How do turkey tail mushrooms benefit cancer patients?
PSK/PSP polysaccharides reduce side effects of chemo/radiotherapy and improve survival in several cancers.
What do proteolytic enzymes do in cancer support?
Break down tumour extracellular matrix; anti-tumour and immunomodulatory effects.
What is amygdalin (vitamin B17) and its effect?
A cyanogenic glycoside from apricot kernels that promotes apoptosis and cell cycle arrest.
What are salvestrols and how do they work?
Phytochemicals in fruit/veg skins that activate CYP1B1 in cancer cells to induce apoptosis without harming healthy cells.
How does resveratrol help in cancer?
Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-tumour, sensitises cells to chemotherapy; may act like a salvestrol.
What are curcuminoids’ roles in cancer?
Interfere with signalling pathways, inhibit HER-2, VEGF, and NF-κB; reduce inflammation and tumour growth.
How does milk thistle support cancer patients?
Inhibits tumour proliferation, supports liver regeneration, and aids detoxification.
