Prostate Cancer

Vegetables Reduce Risk for Prostate Cancer
Men who ate three or more servings of vegetables per day had a 48 percent lower risk of prostate cancer compared with those who ate less, according to researchers at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, sauerkraut, and coleslaw possessed the strongest risk-reducing effect. It is believed that the array of phytochemicals in vegetables activate enzymes that help weaken cancer-causing agents in the body.

The study looked at the associations of total fruit and vegetable consumption—as well as specific types of fruits and vegetables—with prostate cancer risk in 1,230 men aged 40 to 64. By studying younger men, researchers were better able to assess the impact of lifestyle factors such as diet on cancer risk.

Cohen JH, Kristal AR, Stanford JL. Fruit and vegetable intakes and prostate cancer risk. J Nat Can Ins 2000;92:61-8.

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