Salvestrol Explained

A salvestrol is a dietary phytochemical.[1] The name "salvestrols" was coined by medicinal chemist Gerard A. Potter.[2] "Salvestrol" has been trademarked and is used to market dietary supplements and other products.[3] [4] Some salvestrol-based products contain extracts from blackcurrant, blueberry, strawberry, and tangerine peel.[5]

Salvesterols have been marketed as dietary supplements promoted for their supposed anti-cancer abilities. According to Andy Lewis, publisher of The Quackometer Blog, "there is no evidence to suggest that these plant-derived chemicals have any positive effect on reducing cancer risk when taken in supplement form or for forming any part of a medical regime for cancer sufferers".[6]

Notes and References

  1. Tan, H. L. et al (2007). "Salvestrols–natural anticancer prodrugs in the diet". Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 59(S1):A-59–A-63. doi:10.1211/002235707781850122.
  2. Ware, W. R. . 2009 . Nutrition and the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer: Association of Cytochrome P450 CYP1B1 With the Role of Fruit and Fruit Extracts . . 8. 1 . 22–28 . 10.1177/1534735408328573. 19116217 . free .
  3. Web site: SALVESTROL UK00002375611. Intellectual Property Office. 14 October 2013.
  4. Web site: Trademarked Science Trade-Offs. Lewis. Andy. 10 July 2006. The Quackometer Blog. 14 October 2013.
  5. 10.1177/1534735408328573. Nutrition and the Prevention and Treatment of Cancer: Association of Cytochrome P450 CYP1B1 with the Role of Fruit and Fruit Extracts. 2008. Ware. W. R.. Integrative Cancer Therapies. 8. 22–8. 19116217. 1. free.
  6. Web site: We the undersigned…. Lewis. Andy. 15 February 2007. The Quackometer Blog. 1 October 2013.

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