Does lovastatin interact with natural products to influence cultured hepatocarcinoma cell ( hep-g2 ) growth?
Lovastatin in combination with capsaicin was found to be synergistic at all concentrations tested, and EGCG combinations produced both synergistic and additive results. Unexpectedly, lovastatin in combination with curcumin produced an antagonistic effect on cell growth, resulting in a greater concentration required than if the compounds were used individually.
Breast cancer patients' need of control over their own life prompts an interest in alternative dietary habits after diagnosis, the focus being on a healthier diet. Expert dietary information is considered important. Many patients mentioned a lack of precise dietary recommendations for their individual disease situation and depended on information from outside their treatment centre.