JAKARTA — Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men, especially men aged 50 years and over. Called prostate cancer because it attacks the prostate.
The prostate is a small, walnut-shaped gland in men that produces seminal fluid, which nourishes and transports sperm.
Quoted from Kompas.com which launched the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer grows slowly and is limited to the prostate gland, so it does not cause serious problems. However, there are other types of prostate cancer that are aggressive and can spread quickly.
Lifestyle, especially diet, greatly affects the level of risk of prostate cancer. There are several foods that can speed up the process of formation of prostate cancer cells. This food should be a taboo for prostate cancer patients.
Quoted from sindonews.com which launched the Prostate Cancer UK page, here are 3 types of foods that can aggravate prostate cancer, because they should be avoided.
1. High Calcium Milk Products
High-calcium dairy foods have been shown to be good for bone health, but some research suggests that eating a lot of calcium can increase the risk of prostate cancer growing and spreading. However, other studies have found no association between high-calcium dairy products and the risk of prostate cancer.
”To be safe, it’s better for men to reduce calcium consumption, for example, do not drink 1.6 liters of milk in a day,” explained the report.
2. Red Meat
Several studies reveal that eating too much red meat can increase the risk of aggressive and advanced prostate cancer. Meanwhile, other studies have not found any effect.
“Other research has shown that a diet low in meat but high in fruit and vegetables can help slow the growth of prostate cancer,” the report said.
Researchers advise against consuming more than 500 grams of cooked red meat, including beef, lamb or pork, per week. That also includes processed meat, even this meat product is not recommended to be consumed regularly.
Another study found that large amounts of meat that have been cooked at very high temperatures or cooked very thoroughly, such as grilled, can increase the risk of advanced cancer. This is because carcinogens from the process of burning food can damage cells.
3. Animal Fats
Researchers suggest that you reduce the consumption of high-fat foods. That’s because the risk of making the body fat, including the risk of progressive or advanced prostate cancer.
”Replacing animal fat with vegetable fat is the right choice for a better life. Other studies have also shown that high levels of saturated fat can increase the risk of postoperative prostate cancer or developing advanced prostate cancer.
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