Diet as a Risk Factors of Prostate Cancer: A Literature Review
- Author:
Norzaher Ismail
1
Author Information
1. Department of Community Health, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Centre
- Collective Name:Norzaher Ismail; Shamsul Azhar Shah; Nazarudin Safian; Syafiq Taib and Siti Nor Mat
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Prostate cancer;
diet;
literature review.
- From:International Journal of Public Health Research
2019;9(1):1051-1058
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Introduction Prostate cancer is indeed a raising health problem in the world. As our life
expectancy improves, the prevalence of prostate cancer may also increase. Diet
is believed to be one of the common major risk factors contributing to the
development of prostate cancer.
Objective This review aims to i) understand the effect of dietary habit towards risk of
developing prostate cancer, ii) to summarize the published articles on risk of
developing prostate cancer and iii) to provide information in designing the
optimal diet for primary and secondary prostate cancer prevention.
Methods A search was conducted to review published studies on prostate cancer and
diet through PubMed/MEDLINE, Google Scholar and Science Direct.
Results High intake of red meat, processed meat and dairy products were commonly
linked to the prostate cancer while consumption of antioxidants and certain
vitamins may give protective mechanism towards prostate cancer.
Conclusions Diet of low carbohydrates, n-3 PUFAs, colorful fruits and vegetables are still
the best advice to counsel the patient while lifestyle of smoking and heavy
alcohol intake should be avoided in preventing prostate cancer.
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