diet is a risk factor

Our eating habits have an impact on our health. Canadian researchers have once again noted this. In a study published in the specialized journal Nutrients, they show that certain diets are associated with a higher risk of Prostate cancer.

An analysis carried out according to the type of diet

The study looked at dietary profiles, rather than specific foods. “It is not easy to isolate the effect of a single nutrient. For example, foods rich in vitamin C, such as citrus fruits, promote iron absorption. As for calcium, it is often consumed through dairy products which also contain vitamin D. “, says Karine Trudeau, first author of the study. Three dietary profiles were selected: one Healthy eating, a western diet with salt and alcohol and another western diet with sweets and drinks. The first is made up of a lot of fruits, vegetables and vegetable proteins like the tofu. The second diet is characterized by a high consumption of meat and the presence of alcohol. The last is marked by the importance of pasta, pizzas, sweet desserts and soft drinks.

Eating healthy seems to decrease the risk

According to the findings of this work, a healthy diet is associated with a lower risk of prostate cancer. Conversely, a diet rich in sugary products is correlated with a higher risk of prostate cancer, generally in a more aggressive form. The research team did not find a clear association between the diet high in salt and alcohol and Prostate cancer.

“We have long suspected that diet may play a role in the development of prostate cancer, but it has proven very difficult to understand which factors are specifically involved. “, explains the director of the study, Marie-Élise Parent. She hopes that these results will enable new prevention strategies of this type of cancer. In Canada, around 23,000 people are expected to be diagnosed in 2020. In France, it is the most common cancer, with around 50,000 new cases recorded each year.

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