Prostate Cancer

LycopeneRecent disappointing results in studies of the antioxidant, lycopene, for prostate cancer prevention have made many men question whether it’s still worth loading up on the ketchup and tomato sauce. Although the jury is still out on whether lycopene can protect against prostate cancer, one recent study finds evidence that it might be useful in prostate cancer treatment, potentially slowing down the progression of the disease. 

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Selenium and CancerSeveral studies have indicated that the antioxidant selenium, found naturally in foods like dairy, eggs, and fish, might help reduce the risk of both prostate and colorectal cancers. However, it’s still too early to recommend taking selenium for this purpose because the research is too preliminary, according to a review of studies published online September 2 in Molecular Nutrition and Food Research.

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red yeast rice and cancerA recent study in the Journal of Medicinal Food finds that red yeast rice can significantly slow the growth of prostate cancer cells. Rice that has been fermented with the red yeast, Monascus purpureus, contains compounds called monacolins, one of which – monacolin K – has the same chemical structure as the cholesterol-lowering drug, lovastatin (Mevacor). In fact, studies have shown that Chinese red yeast rice lowers cholesterol as well as lovastatin.

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Mushrooms and cancerIn their quest to find new ways to fight cancer, researchers are increasingly turning to nature. They’re discovering that many of the vegetables we regularly consume in our diet —notably mushrooms—are potent cancer killers. A new study in the journal Nutrition and Cancer finds that the white button mushroom is particularly effective against prostate cancer.

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magnolia and canecrMagnolol, a substance taken from the root and bark of the magnolia tree, is a potent killer of prostate cancer cells, according to a study in the Journal of Cellular Biochemistry. Because it does not damage healthy cells, magnolol could be a promising new therapy for prostate cancer, as well as other types of cancers.

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Vitamin A and prostate cancerMen with high levels of vitamin A (retinol) in their blood have a lower risk for aggressive prostate cancer, but simply eating more vitamin A-rich foods may not be enough to reduce a man’s odds of getting the disease, according to a study in the April issue of Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention.

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