title: Anticancer potential of dietary vitamin D and ascorbic acid: A review.
abstract: Cancers have been the leading cause of death worldwide and poor diet and physical inactivity are major risk factors in cancer-related deaths. Micronutrients such as vitamins and minerals appear to have preventive properties against cancer. One important mechanism by which dietary changes can exert preventive effects on cancer is via the modulation of micronutrient concentrations in target tissues. Many of these micronutrients are available in the form of dietary supplements, and the intake of these supplements is prevalent in various parts of the world. However, in most cases, it is not known which micronutrient (or combination of micronutrients) is best when it comes to lowering the risk of cancer. The present review illustrates the effect of vitamin D and ascorbic acid intake on preventing cancer.
authors.affiliation: a School of Animal Biotechnology , Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University , Ludhiana , India.
authors.forename: B V
authors.initials: BV
authors.lastname: Sunil Kumar
authors.affiliation: a School of Animal Biotechnology , Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University , Ludhiana , India.
authors.forename: Satparkash
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Singh
authors.affiliation: a School of Animal Biotechnology , Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University , Ludhiana , India.
authors.forename: Ramneek
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Verma
mesh_terms: D001205:Ascorbic Acid / Q000494:pharmacology*; D004032:Diet; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D006801:Humans; D018977:Micronutrients; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000494:pharmacology*; D014815:Vitamins
chemical_list: D018977:Micronutrients; D014815:Vitamins; D014807:Vitamin D; D001205:Ascorbic Acid
keywords: Cancer; anti-neoplastic; ascorbic acid; dietary supplementation; vitamin D