IPHY 2420 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Prostate Cancer, Low-Density Lipoprotein, Isothiocyanate
6 Mar 2016
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Contains amino acids (usually from protein) and essential fatty acids (usually from fish) monounsaturated fats (olive oil) and high in fiber. Not nutrient dense because chocolate is high in calories. Tsp daily lowers blood glucose, triglycerides, ldls and cholesterol antibacterial (kills e. coli) brain boost (people are thought to think/focus better) omega 3s and monounsaturated fats. Vitamin k (clotting), e (antioxidant), c, folate, lutein (eye site_, magnesium, potassium (charlie horses) Protease inhibitors- work against viruses, in hiv/aids medication, only food with this. Lignans (phytoestrogens)- block estrogen activity in cells that can reduce risk of breast, colon, ovarian, prostate cancer not good if you have the disease already. Capsaicin- modulates blood clotting, may reduce risk of fatal clots (heart attack) Vitamin a and c (rare to have fat soluble and water soluble together), potassium. Carotenoids (includes lutein-dark orange for eyes and lycopene-dark red, activated in heat for the heart) Antioxidant activity has been linked to reduced cancer risk.
