We consume food to obtain various nutrients necessary for maintaining bodily functions. Among them, phytochemicals found in plant-based foods act as natural antioxidants and help prevent cancer.

Learn about the health benefits of each phytochemical and the foods in which they can be consumed.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D inhibits the production of inflammation in the body and regulates the vitamin D receptor pathway, affecting gene expression and cell proliferation, thereby aiding in cancer prevention. It is abundant in mushrooms among foods and is synthesized in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet rays.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an antioxidant component that protects normal cells from active oxygen. It is abundant in plant oils such as olive oil and avocado oil.

Lycopene strongly inhibits insulin-like growth factors that promote cancer cell growth, providing a cancer prevention effect. It is particularly effective in preventing prostate cancer, lung cancer, and stomach cancer. Lycopene is abundant in red-colored vegetables such as tomatoes, chili peppers, and beets.

◇ Quercetin Quercetin is a flavonoid compound with strong antioxidant effects that induces cell death and inhibits tumor growth. Quercetin is abundant in strawberries, apples, and cucumbers.

Genistein, abundant in soybeans, not only inhibits the growth of cancer cells but also has the effect of suppressing metastasis. It is particularly known to be effective against ▲breast cancer ▲colon cancer ▲rectal cancer ▲prostate cancer.

The catechin in green tea that produces a bitter taste has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, it influences various signaling pathways, including regulating the cell cycle, to inhibit tumor formation.

Curcumin, the main component of turmeric curry, has excellent anti-cancer, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effects. It prevents lipid oxidation, protects DNA from damage, and suppresses tumor growth by regulating various molecular targets such as cytokines.

Gingerol contained in ginger has anticancer properties that inhibit cell proliferation and induce cell death. It also helps improve blood circulation and reduce inflammation, quickly eliminating harmful substances from the body.

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