Walnuts fight prostate cancer

A recent study suggests that eating walnuts may prevent prostate cancer and may inhibit tumor growth.

Researchers at the University of Texas have found that walnuts can reduce the risk of prostate cancer. The study, conducted on mice, showed that only 18% of mice fed a walnut a day developed prostate cancer. In contrast, mice fed walnuts had a 44% higher risk of prostate cancer.

This research is of utmost importance to mankind. Because prostate cancer is the second leading cause of death among men in the United States.

According to the recommendation of the American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR), "Some components in walnuts include alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytosterols, which are weapons in the fight against cancer." Also according to Dr. Reiter, the head of the research team, there were very few tumors in mice when consuming walnuts.

When mice ate walnuts, their tumors also grew more slowly than those that did not eat walnuts. "We were completely surprised by the effectiveness of walnuts in inhibiting human prostate cancer," said Dr. Reiter.

“Regular consumption of walnuts in the diet is very beneficial for health. It helps prevent or delay certain types of cancer, including breast and prostate,” says Dr. Reiter.

According to Infonet