Vegan diet and exercise slow prostate cancer
An intensive diet and lifestyle program can slow - or possibly stop - the growth of early prostate cancer.
A new study shows that diet may play a significant role in stopping, or even reversing, early prostate cancer. Exercising more frequently, even in moderation, may also go a long way in retarding the disease. The study findings are published in the September issue of the Journal of Urology.
The study findings apply only to men with early prostate cancer. This means that under a microscope the cancer cells do not appear aggressive. It also means that the prostate cancer had not spread outside the prostate.
The lifestyle changes which led to a decrease in the progression of cancer are:-
• Vegan diet of predominantly fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, and soy products.
• Soy supplements (one daily serving of tofu plus 58 grams of a fortified soy protein powdered beverage.
• Fish oil (3 grams daily), vitamin E (400 IU daily), selenium (200 micrograms daily), and vitamin C (2 grams daily).
• Moderate aerobic exercise (walking 30 minutes six days weekly).
• Stress management techniques (gentle yoga-based stretching, breathing, meditation, imagery, and progressive relaxation for 60 minutes daily).
• Participation in a one-hour support group once weekly to help stick to the program.
However, no man should ever rely on lifestyle changes alone to treat prostate cancer without first talking to their doctor.
Reference - WebMD, News-Medical.net, Medical News Today
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