A diet rich in probiotics and vegetables may help protect against slowly progressing prostate cancer, according to new research.
In the study, researchers aimed to explore the link between gut health and prostate cancer. Their focus was on whether increasing the intake of phytochemical-rich foods - such as leafy green vegetables and berries - and ‘lactobacillus probiotics’ (beneficial gut bacteria) could influence the progression of prostate cancer.
The findings revealed that more than 90 percent of men who consumed supplements experienced either a reduction in their disease or a halt in its progression. The supplements were made from broccoli, turmeric, pomegranate, green tea, ginger, cranberry, and a specially designed probiotic.
The study’s lead author, Professor Robert Thomas, said the research marks the first time evidence has shown that balancing gut bacteria can slow the growth rate of prostate cancer.
