Cranberries may help prevent prostate cancer

URO TODAY: Cranberries show promising signs of preventing prostate cancer, say Canadian researchers. READ MORE> There has been an interest in examining phytochemicals, the secondary metabolites of plants, in order to determine their potential anti-cancer activities. In this study, we document the effects of proanthocyanidins from the American Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) on matrix metalloproteinase activity [...]

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Bugger! There’s no evidence chocolate prevents prostate cancer

NEW PROSTATE CANCER INFOLINK: There’s no evidence whatsoever chocolate prevents prostate cancer – but that doesn’t diminish the enjoyment. READ MORE> There is a perfectly wonderful article in this week’s issue of The Lancet entitled “Centuries of seeking chocolate’s medicinal benefits,” and it makes a great read — while simultaneously providing insights into our passionate [...]

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Treat with caution claims that broccoli prevents prostate cancer

NEW PROSTATE CANCER INFOLINK: Recent news stories claiming  broccoli may have the power to reduce the risk of prostate cancer are open to question, writes Mike Scott. READ MORE>

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Broccoli, brussels sprouts block growth of prostate cancer

ABC7 NEWS: Certain green vegetables like broccoli and brussels sprouts may block the growth of some cancer cells, including prostate. READ MORE>

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Good prostate cancer news for drinkers of red wine and green tea

TORONTO SUN: Green tea and red wine are very effective at blocking prostate cancer’s growth, recent studies have shown. READ MORE>

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Beans and Indian spice turmeric could help reduce PSA levels

URO TODAY: Isoflavones and curcumin could reduce PSA levels in the blood, new research has found. READ MORE> Curcumin presumably synergizes with isoflavones to suppress PSA production in prostate cells through the anti-androgen effects.

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Black seed oil kills prostate cancer cells, researchers claim

EMAXHEALTH: Black seed oil from the Nigella sativa plant is found to kill prostate cancer cells. READ MORE> Researchers from Tulane University in the US  have shown that Thymoquinone has anti-cancer properties that suppress the growth and lead to death of aggressive prostate cancer cells.

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How natural methods combat a slow-grower like prostate cancer

EZINE ARTICLES: Effective natural treatments for prostate cancer, or any cancer, inevitably means making significant changes. READ MORE>

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Substance found in Indian spice turmeric works as prostate cancer treatment

URO TODAY: Curcumin – found in Indian spice trumeric – appears to be a non-toxic alternative for prostate cancer prevention, treatment or co-treatment, according to researchers in Luxembourg.

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To people unlikely to be reading this – 20-year-olds – get exercise and you may avoid prostate cancer

NEW PROSTATE CANCER INFOLINK: If today’s 20-year-olds maintain a regular pattern of exercise throughout their lives, they will reduce their risks for all sorts of problems that are common in society today — prostate cancer included.

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