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March 29, 2010
Study Reveals Walnuts Slow Prostate Growth
by Denene Brox
Paul Davis, a researcher at the University of California, Davis, released findings from his recent study which revealed that walnuts help slow the growth of prostate cancer. Other studies have showed that walnuts benefit the heart, but this new research, noted on Sciencenews.org shows that walnuts' special attributes postively affect the production of endothelin, a protein that helps regulate prostate growth.
Davis conducted the study on mice models of prostate cancer, giving the rodents 20% of their fat calories from walnuts. The article notes: "Mice getting the high-fat walnut diets developed the same type of tumors seen in all animals from this cancer-prone strain. Their cancer just grew slowly, similar to the rate seen in animals downing a low-fat diet."
Davis said that his findings on the test mice could offer similar benefits for men. Men would need to consume 500 calories worth of walnuts to equal the amount given to the test mice in order to see similar benefits. The good news is that walnuts are affordable and very accessible in most grocery stores, and can be added to everyday foods such as breakfast cereals, lunch/dinner salads, and added to yogurt or ice cream for added crunch.
Other foods that contain cancer-fighting qualities include tomatoes, pomegranates, tea, and selenium-rich foods such as seafood and organ meats. With summer fast approaching, this is the perfect time to incorporate more of these cancer-friendly foods into your diet. For more cancer-fighting foods, check out our diet posts: Fighting Cancer with Food, Part 1 and Fighting Cancer with Food, Part 2.
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