Oncological Functional Nutrition: Phytochemical... May 2026

: Managing insulin levels and glycemic load, as high insulin can act as a growth factor for certain cancers.

: Certain nutrients can help inhibit the formation of new blood vessels that tumors need to grow. Resveratrol (found in red grape skins) is frequently studied for its ability to restrict this nutrient supply to tumors. Functional Synergy in the Oncological Diet Oncological Functional Nutrition: Phytochemical...

: Supporting the liver and gut microbiome to better process chemotherapy and radiation. : Managing insulin levels and glycemic load, as

Functional nutrition emphasizes that these compounds rarely work in isolation. Their effectiveness is often amplified through —the interaction of different foods that increases their collective potency. For example, the piperine in black pepper significantly increases the bioavailability of curcumin in turmeric. Clinical Objectives Functional Synergy in the Oncological Diet : Supporting

: Strengthening the "natural killer" (NK) cells' ability to identify and target abnormal cells.

Oncological Functional Nutrition: The Power of Phytochemicals