How to prevent prostate cancer in daily life

The key to preventing prostate cancer is to intervene in the cause. Of course, some causes of malignant tumors cannot be changed, such as family inheritance and aging, but some special ways can be used to reduce the incidence of the disease, such as diet and exercise. The following are some preventive measures for prostate cancer:

Preventive measures 1. Fat in diet

There is a significant difference in the dietary structure between people in areas with a high incidence of prostate cancer and those in areas with a low incidence of prostate cancer. The Chinese food in areas with a low incidence of prostate cancer contains less fat and more grains, vegetables, and soy products, while the opposite is true in areas with a high incidence of prostate cancer. This phenomenon suggests that fat in food is one of the possible causes of prostate cancer. Fat in food mainly comes from meat such as beef and pork and vegetable oils.

Preventive measures 2: Vitamins in diet

Studies have shown that the concentration of vitamin A in normal prostate is 5 to 7 times higher than that in prostate cancer tissue, indicating that vitamin A plays an important role in preventing the occurrence of prostate tumors. In addition, studies have shown that adequate intake of vitamin D can greatly reduce the risk of prostate tumors. Vitamin C and E, as important antioxidants in the body, can inhibit the growth and differentiation of prostate tumors. Therefore, middle-aged and elderly men should eat more foods rich in the above vitamins.

Preventive measures 3. Other foods in the diet

Studies have shown that men who often eat soy products have a lower chance of developing prostate tumors than men who do not often eat soy products. An obvious example is that in Asia, where people eat more soy products, the incidence of prostate tumors is much lower than in Europe and the United States. The phytoestrogens contained in soy products can reduce the tumor-causing risk of male hormones. Many foods in nature contain phytoestrogens, such as soybeans, soy beans, peanuts, etc., and you can eat more of them appropriately. In addition, tea is also rich in substances that inhibit the prostate, such as flavonol catechins, which have the effect of preventing prostate tumors, so you can drink more of them appropriately.

Preventive measures 4. Calories in diet

A high-calorie diet is a stimulating factor for the occurrence of prostate tumors. High calories can accelerate cell mitosis, accelerate cell proliferation, and lead to tumor formation. The incidence of prostate tumors in people with a high-calorie diet is 70% higher than the incidence of prostate cancer in people with a low-calorie diet.

It is recommended that people with a high risk of prostate cancer undergo regular physical examinations. Prostate cancer is more common after the age of 50. To prevent prostate cancer, you can eat more foods containing lycopene in your daily diet, such as tomatoes and watermelons.