One Diet Change Could Improve Survival Chances After Prostate Cancer
Summary
A new study shows that men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer may live longer if they replace animal fats like butter and red meat with plant-based fats such as olive oil and nuts in their diet. The research found that eating more saturated and animal fats after diagnosis was linked to a higher risk of death from all causes.Key Facts
- The study looked at almost 5,000 men diagnosed with nonmetastatic prostate cancer.
- Their average age at diagnosis was about 69.5 years.
- The typical follow-up time was nearly 13 years during which over 3,000 men died.
- 400 deaths were from prostate cancer, 500 from other cancers, and 800 from heart disease.
- Replacing 5% of calories from carbs with saturated fats increased the risk of death by 15%.
- Replacing 5% of calories from saturated fats with plant-based fats or monounsaturated fats lowered the risk of death.
- Plant-based fats may reduce inflammation, which can slow cancer growth.
- Heart disease is a common cause of death in prostate cancer patients, so healthier fats may help reduce this risk.
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