lignan/neoplasms

The "strong pulse disease" was treated by acupuncture, phlebotomy and leeches from 2600 to c. Modern history began when in 1628 William Harvey described the circulatory system and in 1733 stephen hales made the first blood pressure measurement. In 1896 was recognized as a clinical entity, thanks to

Phytochemicals are bioactive natural compounds extracted from plants. Phytochemicals have been considered as a major resource for developing non-toxic agents in prevention and treatment of chronic diseases, such as diabetes and cancer. However, most phytochemicals have low absorption rates, and the

Osteoporosis affects approximately 1 in 3 women over the age of 50 and accounts for more days spent in hospital than diabetes and breast cancer; amongst women of that age group. Aging, a sedentary lifestyle, a poor diet and smoking are all risk factors. A healthy diet (including food rich in

Data from ecologic and experimental studies clearly show a protective effect of dietary phytoestrogens against prostate cancer. Genetic factors are also of etiologic importance in prostate cancer and there is growing evidence for the importance of a gene-diet interaction in prostate cancer

PRIMARY OBJECTIVES: I. Evaluate whether a dietary flaxseed intervention among post-menopausal women influences circulating levels of sex steroid hormones and estrogen metabolites (including estradiol, estrone, 2-hydroxy(OH)-/16-OH-estrone ratio, SHBG, testosterone, 2-MeOH-E1&-E2, 4-MeOH-E1&-E2)

The study will be conducted in a randomized, cross-over design (8 wk intervention periods). The lignan-rich diet will be based on whole-grain rye products whereas the control diet will be based on whole-grain wheat products with some added wheat bran. Both diets will provide similar amount of whole

This project is a single centre, randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study in which subjects recruited to the study will undergo treatment with FLC for an 8-week period. The investigators will recruit patients with mild to moderately severe, left-sided or pan-colonic UC (Mayo Score 3 - 10 points).

Menopausal symptoms are a common phenomenon causing discomfort to many middle aged women throughout the world. The core symptoms are experienced as hot flushes (HF), night sweats, vaginal dryness and sleep disturbance. Other secondary symptoms are sexual dysfunction, depression, anxiety, memory

Part 1 (Screening): Potential participants submit a screening questionnaire for eligibility. Eligible participants will come for an orientation for Part 1. If they consent the study coordinator will measure their height and weight and give them all the materials to do the activities for Part 1. 1.

Berries are traditionally an important part of the Nordic diet. About 50 different berries are grown in the northern region, and about half of them are edible. Phenolic compounds are one of the most diverse group of secondary metabolites present in edible plants, and berries are especially rich in

OBJECTIVES: Primary - To assess the feasibility of dietary flaxseed (FS) supplementation in patients undergoing definitive chemoradiotherapy for locally advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer. - To collect toxicity and tolerability data on dietary FS supplementation during definitive

OBJECTIVES: Primary aims: - Determine if 25 grams of flaxseed supplementation daily - modifies proliferation (ki-67) and apoptotic rates after six months - modifies expression of estrogen regulated genes: Cyclin D1, survivin, and VEGF at six months - modifies serum IGF-1 and serum binding protein

Although the 10 year survival rate for women with early stage breast cancer is very good, distant recurrence is still a serious concern, especially for estrogen receptor positive women. Consequently, breast cancer survivors are interested in therapies that might improve their recurrence free

OBJECTIVES: - Compare tumor proliferation in patients with newly diagnosed prostate cancer eating fat- and/or flaxseed-modified diets. - Compare differences in histopathological markers associated with prostate cancer (rates of apoptosis, extent of high-grade prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia)