Risk Factors and Prevention
There are many risk factors for prostate cancer. Some are within our control, and some are not. Diet and lifestyle are two things that are very much within our control. Although no single nutrient has been conclusively identified to lower prostate cancer risk, good nutrition, exercise, and weight maintenance can help to lower risk for many chronic diseases. Research over the past several years has shown promising results with regard to nutrition and prostate cancer. We have indications that some nutrients may decrease prostate cancer risk, decrease risk of recurrence, and help slow disease progression.
Choose lean meats, fatty fish, whole grains, low saturated fat options, limit processed and refined foods, cut out candy, sodas and junk, and load up on fruits and veggies.
The fact is we all need to eat more fruits and vegetables. Why, you may ask? Because most of our major cancer fighting nutrients are found in plant foods!
Some particular nutrients have shown great benefits with regard to prostate cancer:
Some particular nutrients have shown great benefits with regard to prostate cancer:
Other Nutrients of Interest:
*) Gastrointestinal Oncology, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas