the high street, at a grocer's business in Peckham, on 21st November 2021, in London, England. study of 2062 men who were diagnosed with prostate cancer found that people who had the highest intake of plant-based diets had a 47% lower risk of the disease progressing or a recurrence compared with those who mainly ate meat and dairy-based diets.
“Animal-based foods have been associated with increased exposure to potentially harmful substances, such as hormones and heterocyclic amines,” the authors added. “High intake of red, processed meats, and dairy has been associated with increased insulin resistance and insulin-like growth factor-1, which have been linked to increased prostate cancer risk and potentially, mortality. Whole milk, in particular, has been associated with increased risk of prostate cancer recurrence.
In the U.S., prostate cancer is the second most commonly diagnosed form of cancer among men. While doctors commonly recommend cancer patients follow strictly plant-based diets high in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables, Liu and team delved into how a vegan diet results in better treatment outcomes specifically for men with prostate cancer.