The presence in these plant-derived products of both micronutrients (for instance vitamins and minerals) and non-nutritive components (known as phytochemicals), especially polyphenols,
could explain such anticancer effects. High intake of such functional food is therefore essential in the prevention, management and treatment of cancer (Manchali, Kotamballi, Murthy, & Patil, 2012; Tsuda et al., 2004).