Scientists discover three foods that could stop prostate cancer in its tracks
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Eating lots of fish, olive oil and walnuts while limiting chips, biscuits and mayonnaise can slow the growth of early prostate cancer, according to a study. New research suggests that simple dietary changes may help reduce prostate cancer cell growth in patients undergoing active surveillance.
This is a treatment approach that involves regular monitoring of the cancer without immediate intervention. The findings show that a diet low in omega-6 but high in omega-3 fatty acids, combined with fish oil supplements, significantly reduced the growth rate of prostate cancer cells in men with early-stage disease.
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And it could extend the time before more aggressive treatment is needed, the scientists said. Many men with low-risk prostate cancer choose active surveillance over immediate treatment. However, within five years, about half eventually need to undergo therapy with either surgery or radiation.
Because of this, patients are eager to find ways to delay the need for treatment, including through dietary changes or supplements. Diets high in fish, walnuts and olive oil could extend the time before more aggressive treatment is needed, the scientists said.
. Researchers conducted a trial involving 100 men with low risk or favourable intermediate risk of prostate cancer who chose active surveillance. Participants were randomly assigned to either continue their normal diet or follow a low omega-6, high omega-3 diet, supplemented with fish oil, for one year.
