Vegetable-Rich Diet May Help Prevent Prostate Cancer Progression: Study

Karachi: A diet rich in vegetables and probiotics may help slow the progression of low-risk prostate cancer, according to a recent study that observed positive effects in more than 90 percent of participants.

Researchers aimed to explore the link between gut health and prostate cancer, focusing on whether increasing the intake of “phytochemical-rich” foods—such as leafy green vegetables and berries—and Lactobacillus probiotics, known as beneficial gut bacteria, could influence the course of the disease.

The study found that more than 90 percent of men who consumed specific supplements showed either a reduction in disease progression or a complete halt in its advancement. The supplements were formulated using ingredients including broccoli, turmeric, pomegranate, green tea, ginger, cranberry, and a specially designed probiotic.

Lead author of the research, Professor Robert Thomas, said the findings were significant, noting that this is the first time evidence has shown that balancing gut bacteria can slow the rate at which prostate cancer develops.

Researchers believe the findings highlight the potential role of dietary interventions in managing prostate cancer and emphasize the importance of gut health in overall disease control.