Contrary to earlier reports, saw palmetto, the extract from the
berries of a dwarf palm tree, has no effect on non-cancerous
prostate swellings, claims that have been called "puzzling" by a
leading herbal expert.
Apigenin, a plant flavonoid found in herbs, fruits and vegetables,
slowed down the growth of prostate cancer tumours when fed to mice,
report US researchers on a new study.
Omega-6 fatty acids promote the growth of prostate tumour cells in
the laboratory, according to US researchers, who say they have also
identified a mechanism for this action.
Regular consumption of soy protein-containing foods and beverages
may reduce the risk of prostate cancer in men by as much as 30 per
cent, according to a new meta-analysis.
High sun exposure halved the risk of prostate cancer in men
participating in a US trial, said researchers today, likely because
of their body's higher vitamin D stores, writes Dominique
Patton.
Cancerous cells in the prostate appear to be less able to absorb
zinc, suggest preliminary findings by the US Agricultural Research
Service, and this may lead to the cancer's spread.
Green tea is back in the news again after a new study showed that
men at a high risk of contracting prostate cancer had their risk
slashed after taking green tea catechins for a year.
Greater levels of selenium, vitamin E and the tomato carotenoid
lycopene have been shown to reduce prostate cancer in one out of
every four Caucasian males, or those who inherit a specific genetic
variation that is particularly sensitive...
High blood levels of either alpha-tocopherol or gamma-tocopherol,
both forms of vitamin E, appeared to halve the risk of prostate
cancer in a new analysis of the ATBC trial, which supports earlier
results showing that the vitamin...
Men with higher levels of vitamin D in their blood were almost half
as likely to develop aggressive forms of prostate cancer as those
with lower amounts, reported researchers last week.
A daily supplement containing plant oestrogens and antioxidants
like selenium and carotenoids may slow the rise in PSA levels, a
marker for prostate cancer progression in some men, report Dutch
researchers.
Obesity not only raises the risk of heart disease, diabetes and
blood pressure, but also makes the likelihood of developing
prostate cancer more likely, say Portuguese researchers.
Research by DSM Nutritional Products provides further evidence of
the mechanism behind lycopene's protective role against prostate
cancer, giving extra support for its use in functional foods and
supplements.
Scientists in Wales today suggested they have found a way to slow
down the metabolism of vitamins A and D, giving them the staying
power to help men with advanced prostrate cancer that no longer
responds to hormone therapy.
Drinking a glass of red wine a day may cut a man's risk of prostate
cancer in half, and protect him against the most aggressive forms
of the disease, according to new research.
Researchers are to investigate whether a genistein-rich food,
derived from soybeans and shiitake mushrooms, could help slow or
even halt the progression of early prostate cancer.
A significant percentage of men take dietary supplements such as
vitamins, minerals and herbs to prevent prostate cancer, despite a
lack of evidence that they work, according to the findings of a new
study by the Fox Chase Cancer...
Lycopene, the carotenoid found in tomatoes, may reduce the risk of
prostate cancer by inhibiting the male hormone's effect on the
prostate, report researchers from DSM this week, writes
Dominique Patton.
A little-known molecule created in the intestine when soy is
digested is a powerful blocker of a potent male hormone involved in
prostate cancer and male pattern baldness, shows a new animal
study.
A low-fat diet may help men with aggressive prostate cancer better
fight their disease and live longer, according to researchers who
showed that a diet low in polyunsaturated fats slowed cancer growth
and increased survival times...
Onions and solar radiation exposure could help prevent prostate
cancer, while meat and dairy products could be risk factors, finds
a recent 32 country study.
The Chinese herb Scutellaria barbata has been found to slow
progression of prostate tumours in mice, suggesting potential
chemopreventive effects in humans.
A low-carbohydrate diet may be more effective than reducing fat
intake for men seeking to prevent advanced prostate cancer, say US
researchers presenting laboratory results at a meeting this week.
Food marketers not only have to battle against restrictions on
health claims, but they may also be coming up against 'macho'
attitudes when trying to reach the male consumer, suggests a new
study from the UK.
Men who take large doses of zinc in supplements could be at
increased risk of prostate cancer, finds a study by researchers at
the US National Cancer Institute. The risk was only seen however at
levels far above those set by most...
An alarming increase in obesity in UK men is placing many at an
increased risk of a number of cancers, with a diet full of junk
food and lack of exercise cited as the main culprits, revealed a
Cancer Research report yesterday.
A dietary supplement containing soy extract genistein reduced
prostate-specific antigen levels by as much as 61 per cent in a
group of prostate cancer patients undergoing 'watchful waiting' for
their disease, report US researchers.
Green tea is not an effective treatment for advanced prostate
cancer, say researchers reporting on a small in-vivo study,
although the plant has previously been shown to decrease tumour
size and cancer spread in mice.
Norwegian fatty acid manufacturer Pronova Biocare has launched a
supplement targeted specifically at women under its consumer brand
Triomega. The product contains omega-3 fatty acids, calcium,
vitamin D and the antioxidant vitamin...
US scientists claim that 11 days of daily exercise and a special
diet, low in fat and high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains,
induce prostate cancer cells to die.
A study carried out on elderly male dogs found that those with
diets high in selenium had less DNA damage in their prostates
compared with dogs on a normal diet, enhancing the view that the
mineral has a protective effect against...
Red-clover derived isoflavones may help prevent the progression of
prostate cancer in patients by inducing cell death in the cancer
tumours, report Australian researchers, who say their small study
could explain the geographical incidence...
Adding high-dose calcitriol, the active form of vitamin D, to
weekly treatment with the chemotherapy agent docetaxel (Taxotere)
appears to improve the therapeutic response in men with
androgen-independent prostate cancer without compromising...
New research backs previous findings that show flaxseed to reduce
the risk of prostate cancer. Researchers from Duke University
Medical Center in the US report that a diet high in the omega-3
rich fibre seems to reduce the size, aggressiveness...
PC-SPES, a dietary supplement taken by some men to treat prostate
cancer, may compromise the effectiveness of chemotherapeutic drugs
for the disease, such as paclitaxel, according to a new study.
Consumption of garlic, chives, and other allium vegetables may be
associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer, according to a
study carried out by researchers in Shanghai, China.
Leading US vitamins and supplement maker Weider Nutrition is
launching a new supplement for prostate health under the company's
Schiff brand.Schiff claims that the formula is one of the first to
use calciumD-glucarate, a patented...
A high level of lycopene in the blood serum correlates to a lower
risk of prostate cancer, according to new research published in the
latest edition of the American Journal of Epidemiology.
Molecular components in the dietary supplement conjugated linoleic
acid (CLA) could potentially influence the reduction of colorectal
and prostatic cancer cells, report US researchers this week.
A team of cancer researchers at John Hopkins University have
identified a new gene, which could help explain the dietary links
to prostate cancer. The gene could have a vital role in the
breakdown of fatty acids found in dairy products...