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When we talk about the prevention and management of cancer, we don’t usually think that diet changes would be very helpful. But a recent study begs to differ.
The research suggests that dietary changes may play a role in slowing tumor growth in cancer patients. Experts at UCLA focused on men with early-stage prostate cancer and observed notable differences in tumor progression based on dietary habits.
The findings could pave the way for lifestyle changes to complement cancer treatment strategies.
The year-long study included 100 men with early-stage prostate cancer. Researchers divided participants into two groups.
One group followed a diet low in omega-6 fats (found in seed oils) and high in omega-3 fats (found in fish like salmon). The other group continued their usual Western diet.
By the end of the study, participants who adjusted their diets showed a 15% decrease in tumor aggression markers. Meanwhile, the group on a standard Western diet saw a 24% increase in these markers. These results suggest that dietary fats may influence cancer progression.
“Our findings suggest that something as simple as adjusting your diet could potentially slow cancer growth and extend the time before more aggressive interventions are needed,” noted Dr. William Aronson, a professor of urology at UCLA and the study’s lead researcher.
