Prostate Cancer is becoming the cause of concern among millions of men all over the world. The deadly disease grows very slowly and some times it grows quickly and spreads rapidly.

Numerous researches are still going on to find the best way to combat this deadly disease. Here is info about a couple of researches on Prostate Cancer:

Recently, researchers from Canada have found that having a diet of red meat, organ meats, soft drink and bottled water increased the risk of getting prostate cancer. They compared the diets of 80 men with prostate cancer, and 334 healthy men, and the diet just described more than doubled the risk of developing prostate cancer.

Meanwhile, another set of Swedish researchers examined the diet of 1499 men with prostate cancer and 1130 men who were healthy, and they published their findings in the Cancer Causes and Control journal. They found that eating foods rich in phytoestrogens decreased the risk of prostate cancer.

What are phytoestrogens?

“Phytoestrogens are plant molecules that have a weak estrogenic effect. They are made converted in the intestines from plant precursors by bacteria as they digest food. They are taken up by the same parts of the body that process the hormone estrogen. “

One of the most frequently used treatments by doctors involves using estrogens to reduce the level of testosterone in men with advanced prostate cancer. According to doctors, high doses of estrogens for men can lead to cardiovascular complications. However, phytoestrogens obtained from diet, in fewer quantities than a drug, and with a milder effect to start with, should not pose a problem.

You may now ask what should be the diet containing this phytoestrogens. These include soy, nuts especially peanuts, sunflower seeds and berries. Zinc is another essential mineral used by men’s bodies to make some of the male hormones and for general prostate health. Foods that are great sources of zinc include seeds like pumpkin, sesame, and sunflower; nuts like almonds, cashews and walnuts; and foods like lettuce, oats and onions.

So, consult a doctor, ask the amount of the foods to be included in your Prostate Cancer and help yourself fight this deadly disease. 

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