Broccoli and Other Veggies Lowers Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer

In recent studies, it has been shown that eating veggies like broccoli and cauliflower may actually reduce the risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer. This study fills the gap between observational studies and studies with cell and animal models. While observational studies have shown that diets rich in cruciferous vegetables may reduce the risk of prostate cancer and other chronic disease, they do not provide an explanation of how this occurs. Evidence from animal and cell models has sought to provide an explanation, but these studies are usually based on high doses that would not normally be experienced as part of the diet.

The results of the study suggested that relatively low amounts of cruciferous vegetables in the diet like a few portions per week, can have large effects on gene expression by changing cell signaling pathways. These signaling pathways are the routes by which information is transmitted through a molecular cascade which amplifies the signal to the nucleus of the cell where gene expression occurs.

Although, there is still no explanation for this, it is seen that there can be something good from this. Now a Norwich-based team are looking towards a bigger study on why and how this works. Hopefully, very soon, we will have the right explanation for this. But for now, keep eating your veggies!