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Prostate Health
Stacy Macris, MPH, RD Better health for your prostate through nutrition? YES! Read on... More physicians are recognizing the role nutrition may play in the recurrence of prostate cancer. It has already been documented that lycopene, a carotenoid found in tomatoes, significantly reduces prostate cancer risk. But now, a new study at UCLA is underway to see how the American diet may prevent prostate cancer from returning in those who've had their prostate removed. One reason for the attention to diet is the 120-fold difference in the rate of prostate cancer in Asian men as compared to U.S. men. Asian men eat diets lower in fat and higher in fiber and soy foodstuff. However, when Asian men move to the U.S., their rates equal that of the U.S. population within one generation of living in this country! Obesity, or having greater than 20% body fat, may also increase the chances of prostate cancer recurrence. Staying at your desirable body weight and less than 20% body fat may help prevent prostate cancer cell proliferation. Lastly, some vitamins and minerals, as well as other supplements, may also be a key link in the prevention of prostate cancer. The most important step: begin a low-fat, high-fiber diet. Be adventuresome -- try new grains, lentils, even tofu! Eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, especially those rich with color -- yellows, oranges, reds, and greens, such as squash, carrots, spinach, and chard. And, if your doctor gives you the okay, start or improve upon an exercise routine to help increase your lean muscle mass. These suggestions cannot only help those at risk for prostate cancer, but can improve the entire family's well-being. The more we learn about prostate cancer, the more we are looking to nutrition to help prevent it. If you, or someone you know, would like to be a part of the Tower Urology-UCLA study to possibly prevent the most common cancer in U. S. males, or would like a nutrition consultation on any other topic, please contact Stacy Macris, MPH, RD at Tower Urology: (310) 854-9898. |
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