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Flavonoids and Colorectal Cancer Prevention
Yanyan Li1, Tao Zhang2, Grace Y Chen3
1College of Science and Humanities, Husson University, Bangor, ME 04401, USA. liy@husson.edu.
Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland)
|December 15, 2018
Summary
Flavonoids, found in fruits and vegetables, may help prevent colorectal cancer (CRC). This review explores how gut bacteria and the body metabolize these compounds to potentially reduce colon tumor development.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Oncology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer mortality globally.
- Fruit and vegetable intake is inversely associated with CRC risk.
- Flavonoids, abundant in produce, are investigated for their potential health benefits.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the metabolism of flavonoids by the host and gut microbiota.
- To explore the mechanisms by which flavonoids may prevent colon tumorigenesis.
- To understand the role of flavonoids in modulating the gut microbiome.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on flavonoid metabolism and CRC.
- Analysis of research on flavonoid bioactivity and cancer pathways.
- Examination of host-microbiota interactions concerning flavonoid metabolism.
Main Results:
- Flavonoids undergo extensive metabolism by both host enzymes and gut bacteria.
- Metabolized flavonoids may exert anti-cancer effects through various mechanisms.
- Flavonoids can influence gut microbiome composition and function.
Conclusions:
- Flavonoid metabolism is crucial for their potential chemopreventive effects against CRC.
- Targeting flavonoid metabolism and gut microbiota modulation offers promising strategies for CRC prevention.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate specific mechanisms and optimize dietary interventions.
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