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Fatty Fish May Slash Risk Of Prostate Cancer June, 2001,
Eating f fatty fish such as salmon, sardines, herring and mackerel
could reduce the risk of prostate cancer by a third, according
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Broccoli Extracts May Fight Prostate Cancer, Pittsburgh Researcher Says
Dec.
22, 2003, ÂIn the United States, only 1 out of 5 adults eat the recommended
five or more fruits and vegetables per day. Fruits and vegetables are good
for overall health, and a newly funded study may show that certain vegetables,
such as broccoli, also offer protection against prostate cancer. UPCI researcher
Shivendra Singh, Ph.D., has received a $1.7 million grant from the National
Cancer Institute to study this vegetable for prostate cancer prevention.
"Clearly, what we eat has an effect on the development of diseases such as cancer," said Dr. Shivendra Singh, professor of pharmacology and urology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. "However, we know little about the mechanisms by which certain edible plants like broccoli help our bodies fight prostate cancer and other diseases. Our goal with this study is to better understand the function and relationship of substances in broccoli that appear to be linked to inhibiting prostate cancer growth."
Phytochemicals called isothiocyanates (ITCs), which are generated in broccoli and other vegetables when they are chewed. ITCs significantly reduces the risk for prostate cancer, studies suggest.
Dr. Singh's laboratory has found that some naturally occurring ITCs are highly effective in suppressing the growth of human prostate cancer cells at concentrations that are achievable through dietary intake of cruciferous vegetables such as watercress and broccoli.
In his current study, Dr. Singh seeks to find out more about how ITCs induce apoptosis, or cancer cell death. He hopes to gain insight into the key structural relationships between ITCs and cell processes and to identify potential biomarkers that could be useful for future intervention trials involving ITCs.
"The knowledge we gain from this study will help guide us in formulating practical and effective nutritional strategies for the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer," said Dr. Singh. In addition to studies involving broccoli, Dr. Singh also is examining the effect of garlic on prostate cancer prevention.
Follow-up: DIM: Vegetables that prevent some cancers may eventually yield cures, Texas researcher says January 2004
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