Table 1.
Comparative effects of micronutrient regimens in MNU-induced mammary tumors
| Treatment | Number of Tumors/rat | Size of tumors/rat (cc) | Weight of tumors/rat (g) | Number of carcinomas (C) and benign tumors (BT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No treatment (positive control) | 4.0 ± 0.89 | 10.36 ± 6.00 | 5.71 ± 2.39 | 24 C, 1 BT |
| Green Tea Extract (30 mg) | 2.0 ± 1.09 | 7.27 ± 6.32 | 5.33 ± 4.72 | 14 C, 5 BT |
| NM 130 mg (containing 30 mg GTE) | 2.0 ± 1.05 | 4.13 ± 2.74 | 1.70 ± 1.11 | 14 C, 10 BT |
| NM 130 mg + N (202 mg ascorbic acid, 155 mg lysine- HCl, 12 mg proline, 36 mg citrus flavonoids) | 1.4 ± 0.81* | 3.39 ± 2.42 | 1.71 ± 1.34 | 10 C, 15 BT |
| N + quercetin 0.3 mg | 1.4 ± 0.95* | 3.52 ± 2.94 | 1.59 ± 1.25 | 12 C, 10 BT |
| NM + N + quercetin 0.3 mg | 1.0 ± 0.53a | 2.69 ± 1.76a | 1.35 ± 0.93a | 6 C, 15 BT |
aSignificantly differed from positive control group values (p < 0.05) by Student’s t test