Folate is a vitamin which is very essential for our body functioning. According to a recent study conducted by Dr. Victoria L. Stevens and colleagues from the American Cancer Society, Atlanta, it is found that intake of folate influences the severity of prostate cancer. It does not lower the risk of developing prostate cancer. The results of the study were published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. The researchers examined about 65,836 men in the Cancer Prevention Study II Nutrition Cohort. Out of which 5158 subjects were selected as they were diagnosed with prostate cancer. The research team analysed their intakes of folate over a period of 12 months. No significant association was observed between dietary folate intake and prostate cancer risk. But greater the folate consumption the person was found to suffer from decreased risk of having advanced prostate cancer. But further study has to be done to understand the relationship as the result was not statistically significant. << Epidural Mistakes Proves To Be Fatal Blunders Acupuncture Links Positively With Fibromyalgia Cure >> Recommended Reading Diet for Anemia in Pregnancy A modified diet rich in Folate, Vitamin B12 and Iron is essential for the rapid rise in hemoglobin level. READ MORE Iron & Folate Deficiency Anemia In Pregnancy About 95% of the anemia cases are due to iron deficiency. READ MORE Prostate Cancer This cancer affects men over the age of 50 years and screening with rectal examination and PSA can help both in early detection and effective treatment READ MORE Prostate Cancer: Treatment Options Treatment options of prostate cancer includes waiting, surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, cryosurgery or biologic therapy. READ MORE Prostate Specific Antigen [PSA] PSA blood test is specific to prostate gland but not necessarily a cancer specific test but is commonly used to diagnose prostate cancer. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Fongitar (Zinc Pyrithionone) Calculate Ideal Weight for Infants Blood - Sugar Chart More News on: Prostate CancerCancer and HomeopathyTrans-Urethral Resection of the ProstateProstate Cancer FactsCancer FactsCancerIron & Folate Deficiency Anemia In PregnancyDiet for Anemia in PregnancyProstate Cancer: Treatment OptionsProstate Specific Antigen [PSA]
Folate is a vitamin which is very essential for our body functioning. According to a recent study conducted by Dr. Victoria L. Stevens and colleagues from the American Cancer Society, Atlanta, it is found that intake of folate influences the severity of prostate cancer. It does not lower the risk of developing prostate cancer. The results of the study were published in the American Journal of Epidemiology. The researchers examined about 65,836 men in the Cancer Prevention Study II Nutrition Cohort. Out of which 5158 subjects were selected as they were diagnosed with prostate cancer. The research team analysed their intakes of folate over a period of 12 months. No significant association was observed between dietary folate intake and prostate cancer risk. But greater the folate consumption the person was found to suffer from decreased risk of having advanced prostate cancer. But further study has to be done to understand the relationship as the result was not statistically significant.
