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On Jun 21, 2008, at 10:40 AM, Kathryn Rosenthal wrote:
> Every time I think we are done hearing about Dean Ornish, he pops
up again.
> Previous epidemiological studies have found that the incidence of
prostate cancer is significantly lower in areas of the world where
people eat a more plant-based, low-fat diet > instead of the higher-
fat, higher-protein diet often consumed in the United States.
> Thirty men diagnosed with early prostate cancer were enrolled in
the study. The men were predominantly white (84 percent), with an
average age of 62.3 years, and an average PSA > score of 4.8
nanograms per milliliter (ng/ml). Their Gleason scores - another
measure of the severity of the cancer - were an average of six.
In many areas of the world where people eat a more plant-based, low-
fat diet the average age obtained by men is only about 65 years. The
number one risk factor for prostate cancer is age.
> The study volunteers were also given additional soy, three grams
of fish oil, 100 units of vitamin E, 200 milligrams of selenium and 2
grams of vitamin C daily.
Well in this study they went through the drudgery of a low 10% fat
diet but then were given supplements that included more fat such as
fish oil and vitamin E.
I'd rather eat a salmon dinner than eat rabbit food and take
supplements.
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