Role of dietary modification and vitamins in prostate cancer

J Med Liban. 2005 Apr-Jun;53(2):103-6.

Abstract

Prostate cancer incidence and nutrition are closely connected and show large food-related differences. Lowest cancer incidence in Asian countries is observed under low-calorie, soy-based food. Mediterranean nutrition has cancer protective components (fruit, vegetables, oil, seafood). The highest cancer incidence in the United States goes along with high-calorie food, red meat and fat ingestion. Changes in lifestyle and nutrition can influence the cancer risk. Dietary supplements and vitamins are in wide use and part of a complementary and alternative medicine.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diet*
  • Dietary Supplements
  • Humans
  • Incidence
  • Male
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / epidemiology
  • Prostatic Neoplasms / prevention & control*
  • Vitamins / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Vitamins