As we know, fish such as salmon and sardines, rich in omega-3, while the avocado is a fruit that became the source of boron substance. Therefore, research that was published in Lancet, the British medical journal publication, in 2001 reported that men who frequently eat fish, such as salmon and sardines, proved to have a risk five times lower prostate disorder. Epidemiological studies in several European countries recently reported that men who consumed a lot of boron, ie, 1.8 mg daily, 62 percent lower chance of prostate cancer than those eating half the amount.
Research on the health benefits of fish for prostate done by a team led by Dr. Paul Terry from the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. Approximately 6000 male respondents and more than 50 percent over 55 years old when the study began in 1967. Submitted to them a single question about consumption of fish, and then monitored for 30 years.
The respondents were surveyed to gather information on consumption patterns and lifestyles, including smoking, drinking alcohol, and sports. The result, men who eat fish tend to be more active sports, like to eat fruit and vegetables, also avoid processed meat or red meat.
Omega-3 fatty acids, especially substances EPA and DHA contained in fish meat, is a key weapon to inhibit the growth of cancer cells. The findings support previous studies conducted Norrish and his colleagues in New Zealand.
Norrish team examined the consumption of foods containing EPA and DHA, and EPA and DHA concentration in the blood of 317 men with prostate cancer detected compared with 480 men who did not have cancer. The result, EPA and DHA levels in the blood of prostate cancer patients was lower (0.62 and 1:38 mol%) than non-patients (0.67 and 1:47 mol%). It shows that EPA and DHA play a role in the fight against prostate cancer.
