Prostate cancer is the second most frequently diagnosed cancer in men worldwide. Environmental and lifestyle factors are most commonly involved risk factors for this cancer. Scientists recommended some simple ways to help preventing this cancer. On the other hand, benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) is the most common reason of physician meet in men (over 40 years old).
1. Eat at Least Five Servings of Fruits and Vegetables Every Day
Consumption of fruits and fresh vegetables can reduce the risk of prostate cancer by limiting the cell damage as a result of DNA oxidation, inhibiting the inflammatory responses and increasing the activity of detoxifying enzymes. Among vegetables and fruits, tomato is very useful for its high content of Lycopene (an anti-oxidant).
2. Eat Whole-Grain Bread and Fiber Rich Beans
In a large study on 900 males diagnosed with prostate cancer, Harvard researchers analyzed their eating patterns for 14 years after diagnosis. The results showed that those who ate a healthy diet (with whole grains, fruits, vegetables, fish, and healthy oils) had a 36% lower risk of death. Eating whole grains and fibers can extend the survival rate in prostate cancer patients.
3. Reduce the Consumption of Beef, Pork, Lamb and Processed Meats
In a study on prostate cancer patients, it was demonstrated that those who eat high amounts of red and processed meat, high fat dairy foods, and refined grains, had more than twice the risk of prostate-cancer related death, and a 67% increased risk of death from all causes.
4. Reduce the Use of Sugar and Salt
There is an evidence that high blood sugar is linked to enlarged prostate. It is published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.
A diet that's too high in salt (more than 6g a day) is not only considered as a cause of high blood pressure but also is associated with higher risk of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH).
5. Take daily Vitamin C
People who eat cruciferous vegetables like broccoli which are rich in vitamin C, tend to have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer. Daily consumption of vitamin C in foods or in supplement form can reduce the risk of prostate cancer, affect the size of prostate and inhibit the bacterial prostatitis.
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Further Reading
· https://www.harvardprostateknowledge.org
· https://www.harvardprostateknowledge.org/eating-for-prostate-health-part-1-of-2
· http://www.ffhdj.com/index.php/ffhd/article/view/360
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