Eating more walnuts can help men prevent prostate cancer

In my country, walnuts have enjoyed the reputation of "longevity fruit" since ancient times. We all know that walnuts contain protein, vitamins, fats and minerals, and are very nutritious. Regular consumption of walnuts is beneficial to supplement brain nutrition. But have you ever heard of a saying that eating more walnuts can also help people fight cancer? Let me take you to learn about it.

According to a research report by the American Chemical Society, the nutritional value of walnuts far exceeds that of other nuts. After comparing the nutritional value of almonds, peanuts, pistachios, hazelnuts, etc., it was found that walnuts contain twice as much antioxidants. Eating a small amount of nuts every day can reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and other diseases.

This statement is not misleading. The UC Davis Cancer Research Center in the United States conducted a study using mice, and the results showed that eating walnuts can help slow the increase in the incidence of prostate cancer in men.

The research team fed two groups of mice that were genetically prone to prostate cancer with a diet containing the same amount of fat. One group had walnuts added to their diet, while the other group had regular fat added. After 18 weeks, the results showed that the group that ate walnuts had a 30 percent decrease in cancer tumors. The hormone IGF-1 (insulin growth factor) in the blood, which can promote the occurrence of various cancers, also decreased significantly.

Feeding mice with walnut meals not only has a significant effect on controlling prostate cancer, but also has an effect on controlling cancer genes, which means that walnuts may also have a certain effect on controlling other cancers. And the dosage of walnuts does not need to be too large. Converted to the amount consumed by adults, only 68 grams of walnuts per day is enough, which is equivalent to two handfuls of walnuts. However, it should be noted that walnuts contain more than 60% fat. If you eat too many walnut kernels, it is best to keep your meals light.