Nutrients Impacting Men's Health

Cancer:

Cancer is responsible for almost one out of every four deaths in men. General dietary guidelines for cancer prevention include diets rich in fruits and vegetables and low in red meats. Specific nutrients associated with reducing cancer risk include antioxidants – vitamins E and C, as well as various antioxidant polyphenols and carotenoids, such as lycopene and beta-carotene. Calcium and vitamin D play a protective role in colon cancer. Additionally, a variety of bioactive food components, such as sulforaphane2 found in broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables, and various garlic compounds3 have received considerable basic research attention as potential anti-cancer plant-based food components.

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in men and the second leading cause of cancer death following lung cancer. The role of nutrition in prostate cancer continues to be actively explored. Human studies have investigated the roles of vitamin E, vitamin D, selenium, green tea, soy and lycopene. And, of additional interest in prostate cancer prevention is pomegranate.

On average, men tend to work outdoors more commonly than women and have greater exposure to the sun, thus increasing their risk of skin damage and skin cancer. While reducing
UV-ray exposure is critical in the prevention of skin cancer, there is no sure way to prevent skin cancer with nutrient supplementation. However, adequate vitamin D and antioxidant nutrients, such as vitamin C and vitamin E, and antioxidants found in black and green tea, carotenoids, and flavonoids derived from fruits and vegetables show promise in preventing UV-induced skin damage.4

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