What Are Carotenoids? - Dr. Thomson (VIDEO)
Dr. Thomson describes carotenoids and discusses how they help fight cancer.
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Dr. Thomson:
Why are they important? They are important because of their bioactivity. They actually have been shown to reduce oxidative stress, to reduce estrogen levels, to help in terms of inflammation. So there are a number of different biological activities they have in the context of cancer prevention that are important.
About Dr. Thomson, Ph.D., R.D.:
Dr. Cynthia Thomson, Ph.D., R.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Nutritional Sciences at the University of Arizona. She is a registered dietitian with a doctoral degree in nutritional sciences. She has been conducting cancer research since 1994. Dr. Thomson was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2003.
