[SymphonicHealth] HEALTH: Plant Compounds Continue to Challenge Science (SCIENCE, DIET) (fwd)

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Plant Compounds Continue to Challenge Science

AICR Releases - New Brochure on Phytochemical Theory

Jun 24, 2006, 11:07

WASHINGTON, DC – The one thing on which all nutritionists seem to agree

is that consumption of vegetables and fruit helps fight many chronic

diseases. Researchers trying to discover just how these plant food

bolster our immune systems have focused for some time on phytochemicals.

“It is often said that phytochemicals are to the twenty-first century

what vitamins were to the twentieth. Just as the intensive study of

vitamins led to a new understanding of nutrition so research on

phytochemicals will lead to a new science of prevention through diet,”

said AICR Nutrition Advisor , RD.

That is why AICR has just released a new brochure which explains

phytochemical theory in laymen’s terms. Part of its “Concepts in Cancer”

series, the new brochure explains an idea that many have heard of but

few fully understand.

Phytochemicals are chemical compounds whose primary function is to

provide protective coloring, odor, texture, or taste to the plants in

which they are found. When ingested, they have a demonstrable effect on

the chemical processes in humans.

Scientists have identified thousands of phytochemicals in plant foods,

and many seem to be involved in protecting our bodies against disease.

It is estimated, for instance, that a diet rich in phytochemicals can

reduce cancer risk by 20 percent.

“Many people who know a little about phytochemicals are waiting to hear

about the one compound which, taken in large doses, will cure whatever

ails them. Is it lycopene, beta carotene, or resveratrol? In fact,

research seems to indicate that phytochemicals work together to boost

our immune system,” said.

Phytochemicals work together in several senses. They may have an

additive effect; that is, two or more performing the same function at

the same time get more done. They may have a synergistic effect; that

is, two enhance each other’s performance far beyond the capacity of each

acting alone.

“There is a third way in which these compounds work together. Many

different phytochemicals in different plants perform the same function.

If you don’t have access to one or your body can’t utilize it, you can

obtain the same effect from another. So you benefit by eating a great

variety of plant foods containing a great variety of phytochemicals,”

said .

Perhaps the best known function of phytochemicals is elimination of free

radicals that can cause DNA damage leading to cancer. In fact,

phytochemicals act in at least eight different ways we know of to reduce

cancer risk. These ways range from causing spontaneous cancer cell death

(apoptosis) to regulating hormones.

What is known about phytochemicals derives from two kinds of research:

population studies showing that people who eat more plant foods have

less cancer and laboratory studies showing how chemical compounds in

plants affect the progression of cancer.

Scientists are now attempting to verify phytochemical theory through

human studies. This phase of the research is moving slowly because

long-term intervention and observational studies are notoriously

difficult to conduct in regard to diet.

Experts at AICR believe that when research methodology is fine-tuned and

models for studying the effect of multiple chemicals simultaneously are

perfected, the anticancer activity of phytochemicals will be

demonstrated. Meanwhile, they recommend eating a mostly plant-based diet

affording a great variety of phytochemicals in order to fight chronic

disease and to manage weight.

The full text of A Closer Look at Phytochemicals can be read,

downloaded, or ordered at www.aicr.org/phyto. A single copy can also be

ordered at no charge by calling 1-800-843-8114, ext. 456, between (9:00

a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday.

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The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) is the cancer charity

that fosters research on diet and cancer and educates the public about

the results. It has contributed more than $78 million for innovative

research conducted at universities, hospitals and research centers

across the country. AICR also provides a wide range of educational

programs to help millions of Americans learn to make dietary changes for

lower cancer risk. Its award-winning New American Plate program is

presented in brochures, seminars and on its website, www.aicr.org. AICR

is a member of the World Cancer Research Fund International

For Immediate Release: June 23, 2006 Contact: Glen Weldon, 202-328-7744

x312 Jeff Prince, 202-328-7744 x 221

http://www.foodconsumer.org/777/8/Plant_Compounds_Continue_to_Challenge_Science.\

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