The Mediterranean Diet, a Rich Source of Angiopreventive Compounds in Cancer

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Nutritional Science
• Pharmacology

Background:

• Cancer chemoprevention is explored through diet, targeting early disease phases.
• Angiogenesis, crucial for tumor growth and metastasis, is a target for prevention.
• The Mediterranean diet is rich in compounds with anti-angiogenic properties.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review natural bioactive compounds from the Mediterranean diet with anti-angiogenic activity.
• To explore their potential use in angioprevention strategies for cancer prevention.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of studies on Mediterranean diet components.
• Focus on natural compounds exhibiting anti-angiogenic effects.
• Analysis of compounds' role in cancer prevention.

Main Results:

• Identified numerous natural compounds in Mediterranean foods with demonstrated anti-angiogenic potential.
• Highlighted the link between these compounds and the angioprevention strategy.
• Emphasized the dietary pattern's significance in cancer chemoprevention.

Conclusions:

• Natural compounds from the Mediterranean diet are promising candidates for angioprevention.
• Dietary strategies incorporating these compounds may reduce cancer incidence and progression.
• Further research into these bioactive compounds can advance cancer prevention efforts.