Reversing Early-Stage Prostate Cancer Progression with a Plant-Based Diet and Lifestyle Program

About this Video

• Video Title: Reversing Early-Stage Prostate Cancer Progression with a Plant-Based Diet and Lifestyle Program
• Channel: NutritionFacts.org
• Speakers: The transcript does not name the speaker(s).
• Duration: 00:06:38

Introduction

This video explores the impact of a plant-based diet and lifestyle program on prostate cancer progression. It presents studies showing a correlation between plant-based diets and reduced prostate cancer risk, slower progression, and even remission in some cases. The video also examines a randomized controlled trial led by Dr. Dean Ornish demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach.

Key Takeaways

• Higher consumption of a healthy plant-based diet is significantly associated with a lower chance of having an elevated PSA (a prostate cancer indicator).
• Studies show a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of getting and dying from prostate cancer, particularly for men under 65. Those who do develop prostate cancer while following this diet have a significantly lower chance of developing high-grade, more severe cancer.
• A randomized controlled trial found that a plant-based diet and lifestyle program improved outcomes for men with early-stage prostate cancer, slowing progression and reducing the need for surgery. Blood tests from participants showed significantly improved cancer-fighting effects.
• In a study of men with recurrent prostate cancer, a plant-based diet led to a significant decrease in PSA rise rate, with some experiencing disease remission. One patient saw a dramatic 75% reduction in tumor markers within 10 days of adopting a plant-based diet.
• A study of patients with stage four prostate cancer showed that those adopting a plant-based macrobiotic diet experienced longer lifespans compared to a control group.