New research suggests that diet rich in tomatoes may reduce the risk of prostate cancer -
Men who consume more than 10 servings a week of tomatoes have a lower risk of developing prostate cancer by 18 percent, new research suggests.
With 35,000 new cases each year in the UK, and around 10,000 deaths, prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide.
rates are higher in developed countries, which some experts believe is related to a westernized diet and lifestyle.
to assess whether the following dietary recommendations and lifestyle reduces the risk of prostate cancer, researchers from the Universities of Bristol, Cambridge and Oxford have studied the diets and 1.806 lifestyle men aged between 50 and 69 with prostate cancer and compared to 12.005 men without cancer.
The NIHR-funded study published in the medical journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention , is the first such study to develop prostate cancer food index "that consists of food components - selenium, calcium and foods rich in lycopene -. which have been linked to prostate cancer
men who had the optimal intake of these three food components had a lower risk of prostate cancer
tomatoes and products -. such as tomato juice and baked beans - have proven to be most beneficial, with an 18 percent risk for men eating more than 10 portions a week.
This is thought to be due to lycopene, an antioxidant that fights toxins that can cause DNA and cell damage. Vanessa Er, of the School of Social and Community Medicine at the University of Bristol and Bristol BRU Nutrition, led the research
She said .. "Our results suggest that tomatoes can be important in prostate cancer prevention However, other studies are needed to confirm our findings, including through human trials. men should still eat a variety of fruits and vegetables, maintaining a healthy weight and stay active . "
the researchers also examined the recommendations on physical activity, diet and body weight for cancer prevention published by the World Wide Fund for cancer research (WCRF) and the American Institute for cancer Research (AICR)
Only the recommendation on plant foods -. high consumption of fruits, vegetables and fiber - was found to be associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer. Since these recommendations are not targeted at the prevention of prostate cancer, the researchers concluded that adherence to these recommendations is not enough and that additional dietary recommendations should be developed.
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