#FIGHTING #ProstateCancer Lets not forget our MEN! November (Movember) is Mens Health/Prostate/Testicular Cancer awareness month. Here are some foods and tips that help fight Prostate cancer. African Americans and those with a family history are highest at risk. Those men who are over 40 should be getting checked and others should be checked after 50 yrs old. #TellAMan Curcumin in Turmeric Curcumin is a natural carotenoid and polyphenol which may be isolated from Curcuma longa or turmeric, a rhizome. Owing to their structure, carotenoids are scavengers of free radicals, which make them great anti-oxidants and boosters of the immune system of vertebrates, humans included. Curcumin is also an effective anti-bacterial and anti-carcinogenic. Studies have demonstrated that curcumin inhibits the growth of a number of tumors when used in combination with radiation therapy. In prostate cancer, curcumin overcomes the effect of prosurvival gene expression induced by the exposure of cancer cells to radiation. Tomato and Broccoli: The Phytochemical-Polyphenol Tandem Although the Canene-Adams, et al. study was performed in rats, the results are encouraging, because tomato alone and broccoli alone reduced the tumor growth by only 34% and 42%, respectively. However, when tomato and broccoli were combined in diet, proliferation of tumor decreased by 52%. This finding provided scaffold to earlier recommendations from public health authorities to increase their intake of nutrients from a variety of plant sources. In this respect, combining tomato and broccoli produced a synergistic effect in combating prostate cancer. Brazil nuts Of all the different types of nuts, these South America’s natives are a rich source of selenium that is important for prostate health. In fact, just an ounce of Brazil nuts can contain as much as 10 times the RDA for selenium. Studies have shown that selenium intake is associated with a reduced risk of prostate cancer. The Brazil nuts are also a very good source of zinc, one more mineral that plays an important role in maintaining a healthy prostate. The high saturated fat content of these nuts suggests limiting your consumption to just a few ounces per week, but as they are such a super food when it comes to selenium, that is all you need to help promote prostate health. Pomegranates In particular, pomegranates are rich in antioxidants and a phytonutrient called ellagitannin that is especially helpful in promoting prostate health. Studies show that pomegranate extracts can slow the production of prostate cancer cells and prompt the cells to destroy themselves. In other research, ellagitannins have shown that they can interfere with the growth of new blood vessels- important f for nourishing prostate tumors. Although pomegranate itself can be a challenge to eat, pomegranate juice is readily available as a popular choice. Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds offer some unique health benefits for the prostate, especially for those who have benign hypertrophy of prostate. The pumpkin seeds’ oil help prevent the hormones from triggering multiplication of prostate cells. This oil also contains carotenoids and omega fatty acids. Studies show that men who have high levels of carotenoids in the diet have a reduced risk of prostate enlargement. Another nutrient found in pumpkin seeds is zinc, which is also associated with prostate health. A recent study suggests that zinc protects against the development of prostate cancer.
Posted on: Mon, 03 Nov 2014 21:36:22 +0000
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