Dietary supplements to support prostate health
In Europe, prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer and the third-leading cause of cancer death in men. Natural prostate cancer supplements and various foods unquestionably offer a valuable means of prevention. A number of studies have demonstrated the protective effects of foods containing lycopene (tomatoes, watermelon and grapefruit), selenium (nuts, fish and offal) and antioxidants. Since effects are dose-dependent, taking dietary supplements for prostate cancer would seem to be a wise choice.
For some years now, it has been thought that natural products also play an important role in the treatment of prostate cancer. Their effect on a natural cellular recycling process called autophagy which is involved in cancer treatment is not yet fully understood but is nevertheless genuine. Regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables (cabbage, turnips, swede, radishes and rocket) which produce natural compounds called isothiocyanates may therefore be associated with a decreased risk of prostate cancer and with less severe symptoms. In the same way, foods rich in polyphenols and certain vitamins may have anti-tumour effects.