Vince
Super Moderator
Some foods may increase the risk of prostate cancer, while others may help reduce the risk:
- Red and processed meat
Eating red meat, like beef, pork, lamb, or goat, and processed meat, like bacon, ham, and sausage, may increase the risk of prostate cancer. This may be due to heterocyclic amines (HCAs), which are carcinogens found in cooked meat.
- Dairy
Eating or drinking a lot of dairy products, like milk, yogurt, and cheese, may increase the risk of prostate cancer. This could be because dairy increases levels of IGF-1, a hormone that promotes prostate cancer growth.
- Saturated fat
Eating a diet high in saturated fat may increase the risk of prostate cancer. Saturated fat is found in animal fats, like meat and butter, and in plant oils, like corn oil and olive oil.
- Sugar and calories
Eating too much sugar and calories can lead to increased insulin and hormone levels, which may allow tumors to grow. Being overweight or obese can also increase the risk of getting cancer.
- Vitamin D
Vitamin D may reduce the risk of prostate cancer mortality. Vitamin D is found in some foods, like fatty fish and egg yolks, and the body produces vitamin D through sunlight.
- Allium vegetables
Allium vegetables, like garlic, onions, leeks, and chives, may help kill prostate cancer cells.
- Tomatoes
Tomatoes contain lycopene, which may slow prostate cancer growth and metastasis.
- Dietary Factors and Risk of Advanced Prostate Cancer - PMC
