[The role of diet in the prevention and treatment of precancerous conditions in the risk groups]

Abstract

The authors studied feasibility of using flavours, particularly, agent M-1 containing basic nutrients of antipromotor action in available form and fish oil containing fatty omega-3 acids as well as natural vitamin E for correction of homeostasis in patients with gastrointestinal precancer. 142 patients at risk to develop gastrointestinal cancer received diets for 6 months by 2-month cycles: M-1 daily in a dose 15-50 g, fish oil in a dose 10-30 ml. Control subjects did not receive the diets. 6 months after the treatment start the test subjects exhibited regression of the disease in 36.6% the cases versus 14.1% in the controls. It is concluded that the above dietetic scheme promotes correction of antioxidant insufficiency and stabilization of cellular membranes in patients with mucosal dysplasia.