| The substance was indole-3-carbinol (IC3), a phytochemical isolated from cruciferous vegetables (broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, turnips, kale, green cabbage, mustard seed, etc.). I3C was then given to 17 men and women for 2 months. Again, levels of strong estrogen declined, and levels of weak esttogen increased. But more importantly, the level of an estrogen metabolite associated with breast and endometrial cancer (16,alpha-hydroxyestrone) fell (Bradlow et al. 1991). |
Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts | | Dietary sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits; cruciferous vegetables; raw or cooked green or red sweet peppers; raw or cooked snow peas; cooked kohlrabi; baked or boiled sweet potato; boiled green or ripe plantain; cantaloupe; honeydew melon; frozen, unsweetened peaches; cooked asparagus; raw or frozen unsweetened strawberries; and papaya.
Take bioflavonoids with vitamin C because bioflavonoids enhance the benefits of vitamin C to fortify your immune system. Bioflavonoids promote capillary health. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts |  Eating yellow-orange vegetables reduces it 33%, and cruciferous vegetables reduce it 39%. Findings are consistent across ethnicities, indicating that isoflavones, not genes, are responsible for the reductions in risk (Kolonel et al. 2000). These risk reduction numbers for soy are almost identical to those reported for rodents eating soy. An analysis of data collected from 12,395 Seventh-Day Adventist men indicates that more than one serving pet day of soymilk can teduce the risk of prostate cancer 70% (Jacobsen et al. 1998). |
Mark Bricklin
See book keywords and concepts |  Belonging to the cabbage or cruciferous family, these vegetables have been repeatedly shown to contain something that seems to help prevent cancer. The effect may be especially important in the colon and rectum. Members of the cruciferous family include cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and brussels sprouts, most of which are amply endowed with vitamins A and C and fiber. Put them down as best bets.
During our discussion of negative dietary factors, we mentioned heavy meat eating, a low-fiber diet and obesity. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts | | The ability of I3C to neutralize estrogen metabolites as well as to block afla-toxin (a mycotoxin that promotes prostate cancer) makes cruciferous vegetables equally important to men.
By inhibiting protein kinases and other growth factors, restoring p21 activity, and encouraging apoptosis, I3C appears an effective chemopreventive/therapeutic agent against many types of malignancies (Chinni et al. 2001; Roman-Gomez et al. 2002). Evidencing its benefits, I3C slashed the incidence of cervical cancer from 76-8% in laboratory mice (Jin et al. |
Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts | | Eat cruciferous vegetables (cauliflower, brussels sprouts, broccoli, etc.), preferably organically grown; if that doesn't fit your budget, wash all your fruits and vegetables in VegiWash. This will remove pesticide surface residues.
5. Buy your foods in glass containers; avoid cans and plastic.
6. Take supplements, especially vitamins C and E, and minerals such as magnesium. Check out the literature and take charge of your health. If you need hormones, consider primarily natural ones and/or transdermally administered varieties in the smallest possible doses—they bypass the liver.
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Donald R. Yance, j r.,C.N., M.H., A.H.G., with Arlene Valentine
See book keywords and concepts |  Ferulic acid
Fruit
Phytic acid Grains
Indoles cruciferous vegetables
Isothiocyanates cruciferous vegetables
Chlorophyll Green vegetables
The following four classes ofphytochemicals have demonstrated anticancer activity:
1. Protease inhibitors Soybeans, chickpeas, other legumes
2. Phytosterols Soybeans
3. Glycosides, saponins, and Soybeans isoflavonoids
4. Genistein and daidzin (isoflavones) Soybeans
Quercetin
Onions, broccoli, eucalyptus, blue-green algae, propolis
Binds to nitrates in stomach; prevents production of carcinogenic nitrosamines. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts | | Indole-3-carbinol is a phytochemical found in cruciferous vegetables. It has been shown to have an inhibitory effect on cancer cell proliferation and can reduce breast cancer incidence through the increased conversion of estradiol to "weaker" (20HE) estrogen. For this teason I3C is especially effective in estrogen receptor-negative breast cancer cells.
The cause of ovarian cancer is far less evident than the causes of breast cancer, but hormonal levels do appear to have a role. For example, Helzlsouer et al. | | Consume 400 mg of indole-3-carbinol to help neutralize dangerous estrogen metabolites. cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli and cauliflower, can also stimulate the liver to metabolize and excrete excess estrogen.
• Reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption to enable your liver to better remove excess estrogens (refer to the Liver Degenerative Disease protocol to learn about ways to restore healthy liver function).
• Review all drugs you are regularly taking to see if they may be interfering with healthy liver function. |
Ralph W. Moss, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Whenever possible, one should eat these "cruciferous" vegetables raw. About half the indole derivatives are lost in cooking, according to Science News (11/25/89).
Eating raw or lightly cooked cabbage converts the hormone estrogen into its inactive form. And since estrogen can fuel the development of breast tumors, cruciferous vegetables might lower the risk of breast cancer. This may be one reason Asian women, who eat more cabbage, have so much less breast cancer than Western women. |
Andrew L. Stoll
See book keywords and concepts |  Leafy and cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli are excellent sources of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Dark-green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach, parsley, and cruciferous vegetables contain coenzyme Q10 and glutathione, both components of cell-protecting antioxidant systems. Richly pigmented fruits and vegetables such as blueberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, and red peppers also provide antioxidant phytochemicals. Tomatoes contain both alpha- and beta-carotene, as well as lycopene, an extremely powerful antioxidant. |
Gary Null
See book keywords and concepts | | You need 40 to 50 grams of high-quality fiber per day from a variety of grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, millet, buckwheat, brown rice, spelt, rye, quinoa, oats, vegetables and fruits including yams, potatoes, sweet potatoes, gourds, squashes, and preferably five servings of cruciferous vegetables per day such as broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, onions, asparagus, and mustard sprouts. During times that require extra protein you can add fatty deepwater fish, cod, tuna, sole, mackerel, grouper, salmon, or sardines. | | These are cancer-preventing foods, so they're good to eat—but in moderation, because an overdose of these cruciferous vegetables can be a problem for some people. The bottom line is that you should not believe the commonly accepted medical line that the cause of hypothyroidism is unknown.
Treatment for Hypothyroidism
Orthodox medicine treats hypothyroidism with doses of thyroxine to substitute for the hormone your gland is not able to produce.
Alternative treatment includes detoxification, diet improvement, and stress reduction. |
Prevention Magazine
See book keywords and concepts |  If you have gout and can't eat cauliflower, you can still get the same cancer-fighting benefits from its cruciferous siblings like broccoli, cabbage, and brussels sprouts, which contain lower concentrations of purines.
A CRJJCiFER^ComBO
Maybe you don't like the cabbage-y flavor of cauliflower. Or the way those stringy broccoli florets get stuck between your teeth. Is there a way to combine the benefits of crucifers with a taste and texture you enjoy?
Look for that nitro-green vegetable in the produce section—the one that looks like cauliflower on Saint Patrick's Day: broccoflower. |
J. Robert Hatherill
See book keywords and concepts |  ODC inhibitors include: licorice, carrots, wheat, garlic, onions, asparagus, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, potatoes, strawberries, citrus, cruciferous vegetables, and spices like turmeric.
Rosemary and sage are remarkably potent antioxidants. In fact, many herbs and spices are naturally rich in antioxidants.
Cayenne pepper (capsicum) is an extremely hot spice—so hot that a concentrated version of it is used in the weapon pepper spray. At lower doses cayenne protects against stomach ulcers, decreases platelet aggregation, and hinders the formation of strokes (antithrombotic). | | A natural constituent of cruciferous vegetables that blocks the growth of tumors.
Initiation
Considered the first phase in the progression of cancer, where cells are exposed to a cancer-producing agent. During this stage an irreversible change takes place in the DNA of initiated cells that make it more sensitive to other chemical exposures.
Insulin
A protein hormone made by the beta cells of pancreatic islets. Insulin lowers the blood sugar levels and influences fat and amino acid conversions. | | A constant infusion of garlic and cruciferous vegetables is specifically associated with reduced colon cancer.
Nut and Seed Group
Seeds and nuts are especially cancer-bashing because they contain strong antioxidants in order to maintain the viability of the seed. A seed is part of a flowering plant that contains an embryo. Nuts such as hazelnuts and chestnuts are actually a single-seeded dry fruit. Brazil nuts are not true nuts either but are seeds, as are almonds, pecans, walnuts, and coconuts. Legumes are in the seed family and include peanuts, beans, and peas. |
James Braly M.D. and Ron Hoggan M.A.
See book keywords and concepts |  Also, be sure to include the many excellent detoxifying cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, kale, cabbage, watercress, kohlrabi, and bok choy.
In addition to a daily broad-spectrum multi-vitamin/mineral, we recommend that you supplement with extra vitamin C and natural, mixed vitamin E and carotenoids. Frequent use of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory culinary spices such as fresh garlic, ginger, and turmeric (Indian curry], as well as herbs such as oregano, dill, thyme, and sage in your food preparations is also extremely valuable. |
Dr. Vern Cherewatenko and Paul Perry
See book keywords and concepts |  Indoles and isothiocyanates. cruciferous vegetables, such as Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, and cabbage, are especially good sources of antioxidant phytochemicals.
Isoflavones. Soybeans contain this phytochemical, along with several other antioxidant substances, including phytic acid, protease inhibitors, saponins, phytoserols, and phenolic acid.
Lignans. Commonly found in oil pressed from flaxseed, lignans is a powerful antioxidant that also contains omega-3 fatty acids that may protect against heart disease and colon cancer.
Monoterpenes. |
Glenn W. Geelhoed, M.D. and Jean Barilla, M.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  These include wheat, dairy products, cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts), yeast, tomatoes, citrus fruits and eggs. A high sugar intake has been linked to Crohn's. And some people react unfavorably to dairy products. In addition, researchers at Ninewells Medical School in Scotland discovered that yeast caused flare-ups in some patients — and that the symptoms subsided when yeast was eliminated from their diets.
¦ Add the "right" foods to your diet. |
Robert Hass, M.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  Have at least one serving each day (V2 cup is a serving) of one of these cruciferous vegetables.
OLIVE OIL
Eating olive oil reduces the risk of breast cancer. Dimitrios Tricho-poulos, Ph.D., of the Harvard School of Public Health and his colleagues found that women who eat olive oil only once a day face a 25% higher risk of developing breast cancer than do women who consume it twice or more daily. Olive oil is important, but so is keeping total fat intake and daily calories to low levels. |
Prevention Magazine
See book keywords and concepts | | These compounds, which are found in all cruciferous vegetables, may be the reason that studies consistently show that folks who make a habit of crunching crucifers are less likely to get cancer.
In one study, scientists at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore exposed 145 laboratory animals to high doses of an extremely powerful cancer-causing agent. Of those, 120 were given high levels of protective sulforaphane. Fifty days later, 68 percent of the unprotected animals had breast tumors, compared with only 26 percent of those that received the sulforaphane. |
Mark Bricklin
See book keywords and concepts | | Members of the cruciferous family include cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and brussels sprouts, most of which are amply endowed with vitamins A and C and fiber. Put them down as best bets.
During our discussion of negative dietary factors, we mentioned heavy meat eating, a low-fiber diet and obesity. These can logically be turned around into three positives: deriving a greater part of your protein needs from nonmeat sources such as grains and legumes, eating a diet relatively high in fiber and keeping your weight where it belongs. |
Prevention Magazine
See book keywords and concepts | | Like other members of the cruciferous family, cauliflower is loaded with nutrients that seem to wage war against a host of diseases, including cancer. It's also an excellent source of vitamins and minerals that are essential for keeping the immune system strong.
Formidable Florets
Although cauliflower's darker-hued brother, broccoli, has gotten most of the attention for its healing potential, cauliflower is also generously endowed with cancer-preventing powers, says Jon Michnovicz, M.D., Ph.D. | | Belgium's Burly Cancer-Beaters
Like other cruciferous vegetables, brussels sprouts are chock-full of natural plant compounds called phytonutrients, which may help protect against cancer. These compounds may be particularly effective against common cancers like those of the breast and colon.
One of the key protective compounds in brussels sprouts is sulforaphane. Sulforaphane triggers the release of enzymes that help rid your body's cells of toxic wastes and reduce your risk for cancer, says Jon Michnovicz, M.D., Ph.D. | | We know that people who eat lots of cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli, are protected from every kind of cancer," says Jon Michnovicz, M.D., Ph.D., president of the Foundation for Preventive Oncology and the Institute for Hormone Research, both in New York City. Broccoli and other crucifers are particularly helpful when it comes to preventing cancers of the colon, breast, and prostate gland, he adds. |
J. Robert Hatherill
See book keywords and concepts | | Onion group—garlic, onions, asparagus
2. cruciferous group—broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower
3. Nuts and seeds group—pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, walnuts
4. Grass group—corn, oats, rice, wheat
5. Legume group—soybeans, green and wax beans, peas
6. Fruit group—citrus fruits, berries
7. Solanace group—tomatoes and potatoes
8. Umbelliferous group—carrots and celery
Tips for Success þEvery day include fresh choices from as many of the Super Eight Food Groups as possible. | | Rich dietary sources of vitamin C include citrus fruits, cruciferous vegetables, peppers, and potatoes. enhances immune system functions
The RDA of vitamin C in adults is 60 milligrams. Vitamin C is necessary for making collagen, the most common protein in the body. Collagen is part of the supporting structure of skin, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, bones, teeth, and blood vessels. Without plenty of vitamin C, collagen that is formed is weak, easily degraded, and is more susceptible to tumor invasion.
As an antioxidant, vitamin C protects DNA from free radical damage and from mutagens. |
Laurie Deutsch Mozian, M.S., R.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Dithiolethione is present in the family of cruciferous vegetables— Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, broccoli, collard greens, kohlrabi, rutabaga, turnips, arugula, and watercress. In animal studies, it acts as a blocking agent against cancer in the lungs, liver, midsection of the small intestine, and the kidney. When animal tumors were induced by administration of aflatoxin, a cancer-causing agent found in food, those animals fed dithiolethione demonstrated between 40- and 80-percent less pretumor activity. Like many other carcinogens, aflatoxin needs to be activated to be harmful. | | Indole-3-carbinol is found in the family of cruciferous vegetables: Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, cauliflower, broccoli, collard greens, kohlrabi, rutabaga, turnips, arugula, and watercress. There is great variation in the amount of I3C among different varieties of the same vegetable. Deviations appear to stem chiefly from growing conditions, plant genetics, and age at the time of harvest.
All About lndole-3-Carbinol and Estrogen
By now, you are probably aware that there are two types of cholesterol: the bad, artery-clogging LDL and the good, artery-cleaning HDL. |
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