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Abstract

THOMAS, Department of Pharmacology, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio USA writes that disease of the prostate gland, particularly adenocarcinoma and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) are age-related, and that prostate cancer is the most commonly occurring tumour in US men .

Background

Methodology

Results

and Conclusions: The differences in incidence of prostate cancer among ethnic populations are not due solely to genetic differences. The author reviews (10-1 references) the many studies devoted to researching associations between nutrition and prostate cancer. The strongest association appears to be related to total fat intake and increased risk of prostate cancer. There is also evidence which suggests a role for certain nutritional elements, including zinc, selenium, vitamin E, lycopene, phytoestrogens and phytosterols ; however definitive evidence regarding the role of nutrition and micronutrients in the protection against prostate cancer requires further research.

Conclusion

The above research demonstrates the current research intensity devoted to understanding the causes of major cancers such as prostate and breast cancers. Included in these research studies are considerable efforts regarding diet and nutritional factors.

References

Thomas JA. Diet, micronutrients, and the prostate gland. Nutrition Reviews 57(4): 95-103. Apr 1999.