* [[Beta-Cryptoxanthin]] (in papaya, mango, peaches, oranges, tangerines, bell peppers, corn and watermelon) seems to reduce the risk of lung cancer, mouth cancer and colon cancer.
* [[Thyme]] : Recent research has shown that if you mix thyme and olive oil it will enhance the availability of hydroxytyrosol, olive oil’s most potent anti-cancer compound.
* [[EGCG]] : studies have shown that ECGC EGCG can kill oral cancer cells without harming normal cells
* Other strategies to prevent oral cancer include avoiding tobacco products, limiting alcohol consumption, eating lots of fruits and vegetables and getting vaccinated against human papilloma virus