Exploring the Nutritional and Anticancer Potential of Millets

This review highlights the anticancer potential of millets, examining their nutritional composition, phytochemical profile, antioxidant activity and its role in gut health. It emphasizes how millets may contribute to cancer prevention and treatment through their bioactive properties.

Millets are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals, which contribute to their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, potentially reducing tumor formation. Their low glycemic index helps regulate blood sugar and lowering the risk of certain cancers. Millets also support gut health by enhancing the activity of probiotics and produce short-chain fatty acids that improve chemotherapy and induce cancer cell apoptosis. The combined benefits of millets and probiotics create a powerful dietary approach to cancer prevention.

Millets offer a nutrient-rich, functional food option with promising anticancer properties. Their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, combined with their role in gut health, position them as valuable dietary tools in cancer prevention and treatment strategies.