Plant-Based Diets Slow Progression Of Prostate Cancer, Study Suggests

A recent study suggests that a plant-based diet high in fruits and vegetables may slow the progression of prostate cancer. Researchers surveyed 2,000 men with prostate cancer and found that those with more plant-heavy diets had a 47 percent lower chance of their cancer getting worse compared to those who ate more meat.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the US and the third most common globally. Other studies have also found links between diet and prostate cancer, with dairy consumption being associated with an increased risk of developing the disease. Plant-based diets have been shown to have positive effects on prostate cancer outcomes, as well as improving sexual health and reducing the risk of other chronic conditions like heart disease and diabetes.