Plant-based Nutraceuticals with Anticarcinogenic Potential

Cancer, with its complex pathophysiological components, remains a significant contributor to global mortality rates. There are various factors that play a crucial role in the advancement and growth of cancer, including genetic abnormalities, infection, or inflammation. Despite the fact that early detection and proper treatment can improve the chances of survival and recovery, the effectiveness of cancer medication is often hindered by side effects and resistance, which can negate the positive effects on survival rates and hospital stays. There has been a recent discovery of several naturally occurring bioactive substances that possess remarkable anticancer properties. These substances have the ability to selectively eliminate malignant or altered cells without causing harm to healthy cells. The effectiveness of anticancer therapy may be enhanced when natural products are used alongside traditional medical procedures, suggesting that nutraceutical supplements could play a role in improving treatment outcomes. It is fascinating how nutraceuticals have the ability to regulate both cancer and inflammation simultaneously. Nutraceuticals have considerable potential as chemopreventive and chemotherapeutic medicines due to their ability to target a variety of regulatory molecules and cell signaling components while maintaining pharmacological safety. This chapter presents compelling evidence of the remarkable properties of nutraceuticals as anticancer agents.