CAN GARLIC HELP WITH THE PROSTATE? A REVIEW BY NUTRITION PROFESSIONALS
Expert opinion from Mantwa Radebe
Master of Science (MSc) In Nutrition · 12 years of experience · South Africa
Prostate cancer is one of the most male malignancies in the world, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common cause of lower urinary tract symptoms in elderly men. Garlic (Allium sativum) has been known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer and antioxidant effects. Studies found a promising data from clinical studies which suggest that the regular consumption of garlic and onion may prevent prostate cancer. Allium-derived organosulphoric compounds may be responsible, at least in part, for the anticarcinogenic activity.
Expert opinion from Livia Dickson Chen
PhD in Nutrition · 11 years of experience · Brazil
There is a significant number of studies that point to garlic as having anti-cancer properties and that garlic consumption reduces the risk of prostate cancer. Substances present in garlic are also capable of interfering with the proliferation of cancer cells.
Expert opinion from María F. Carzon
Bachelor degree in Human Nutrition · 4 years of experience · Argentina
Garlic has anti-inflammatory and antibiotic properties that are beneficial for the prostate. In addition, it has a protective effect against prostate cancer and hyperplasia. However, more scientific studies are needed to confirm this theory.
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