Flaxseed May Halt Prostate Cancer
Flaxseed, an edible seed that loos similar to sesame seeds, has been found to slow down the growth of prostate tumors.
In the study, the researchers examined the effects of flaxseed supplementation on men who were scheduled to undergo prostatectomy — surgery for the treatment of prostate cancer. The men took 30 grams of flaxseed daily for an average of 30 days prior to surgery. Once the men’s tumors were removed, the researchers looked at tumor cells under a microscope, and were able to determine how quickly the cancer cells had multiplied.
Men taking flaxseed, either alone or in conjunction with a low-fat diet, were compared to men assigned to just a low-fat diet, as well as to men in a control group, who did not alter or supplement their daily diet. Men in both of the flaxseed groups had the slowest rate of tumor growth, Demark-Wahnefried said. Each group was made up of about 40 participants.
Flaxseed is considered to play a role in inhibiting cellular activities that leads to cancer growth and spread. The components believed to confer these properties are the high concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids and fiber-related lignan in flaxseed, which are believed to have antiangiogenic properties.
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