High fat diet increases vulnerability to #prostatecancer
High fat diet increases vulnerability to prostate cancer
New Delhi, Feb 10, 2017: Diets high in saturated fat increase the risk of prostate cancer. A study published in the International Journal of Cancer observed that men who eat high saturated animal fat diet are two times more likely to experience disease progression after prostate cancer surgery than men with lower saturated fat intake.
Men with a high saturated fat intake had the shortest survival time free of prostate cancer (19 months). Non–obese men with low fat intake survived the longest time free of the disease (46 months). Non–obese men with high intake and obese men with low intake had “disease–free” survival of 29 and 42 months, respectively.
Padma Shri Awardee Dr K K Aggarwal, National President Indian Medical Association (IMA) and President Heart Care Foundation of India (HCFI) and Dr R N Tandon – Honorary Secretary General IMA in a joint statement said that, “High saturated fat diet has been linked to cancer of the prostate through a growing line of evidence. Reducing saturated fat in the diet after prostate cancer surgery can help reduce the cancer progression. Prostate cancer has the same risk factors as that of heart blockages and both are linked to high saturated fat intake. With an increase in number of heart patients, a corresponding increase in prostate cancer patients is also seen in the society. Obese men who eat high saturated fat diet also have a shorter “disease–free” survival time vs non–obese men consuming diets low in saturated fat.”
“Diets high in animal fat and low in fiber are associated with metabolic syndrome — a collection of conditions including abdominal obesity, elevated blood sugar and high blood pressure. A high fat diet contributes to nourish cancer cells, thus accelerating the disease’s progression. Foods that should be minimized include red meat, fat, and milk. Physical activity is also important. Even low- to moderate-intensity physical activity, such as walking regularly at a moderate pace, yielded benefits”, added Dr. K.K Aggarwal.
Following are some prostate health tips advocated by Harvard Health:
- Eat multiple servings of brightly colored and seasonal fruits and vegetables every day.
- Severely limit red meat, including beef, pork, lamb, and goat, and processed meat consumption.
- Opt for healthier sources of protein like fish, skinless poultry, beans, and eggs.
- Avoid partially hydrogenated fats (trans fats), present in many fast foods and packaged foods.
- Cut down dramatically on salt.
- Regular exercise pares down your risk of developing some deadly problems, including heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer.
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About IMA: Indian Medical Association is the only representative, national voluntary organization of Doctors of Modern Scientific System of Medicine, which looks after the interest of doctors as well as the well being of the community at large. It has its Headquarter in Delhi and State / Terr. Branches in 30 States and Union Territories. It has over 2, 60,000 doctors as its members through more than 1765 active local branches spread across the country.
