Endocrine Abstracts

Pituitary adenomas account for ~10% of intracranial tumors and result in morbidity due to both altered hormonal patterns as well as side effects of therapy. Currently, great attention has been given to preventive strategies, and in this context, the use of functional foods with chemopreventive compounds appears to contribute much in this process. Among these substances, we highlight the consumption of carotenoids is associated with reduced risk of chronic diseases including ca...