Abstract: Men's prostate cancer is often related to their personal habits. According to the British Daily Mail, men drinking too much tea may also increase the risk of prostate cancer.
Several studies have confirmed that drinking tea can reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer. However, according to the Daily Mail on June 18, a new study from the University of Glasgow published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer found that men drinking too much tea may increase the risk of prostate cancer.
Since 1970, the new study has conducted a 37-year follow-up survey on the health status of more than 6000 men aged 21-75. The results showed that compared with men who drank less than 3 cups of tea a day, men who drank more than 7 cups of tea a day had a 50% higher risk of prostate cancer.
The researchers found that the participants who drank the most tea usually did not drink alcohol and had a healthy lifestyle. The risk of death from other diseases was significantly lower, but the risk of prostate cancer increased. Dr. Kate Holmes, head of the British Prostate Cancer Charity, said that because the family history and other dietary factors have not been taken into account in this new study, the relevant research needs to be further in-depth before it can reach a clearer conclusion.
Four points are most likely to cause prostate cancer
It is reported that after the study of the genes of 4000 domestic prostate cancer patients and healthy people, three prostate cancer susceptibility gene loci unique to the Chinese population have been verified. People with these loci have a higher risk of prostate cancer than normal people. If the three loci exist at the same time, the risk of prostate cancer is 2.26 times higher than normal people.
External factors are incentives, and lifestyle is key
Some studies have shown that if one of the immediate male relatives such as father or brother has prostate cancer, the probability of other men in the family suffering from prostate cancer is twice as high as that of ordinary people; If there are two people, the probability is three times higher. This indicates that the occurrence of prostate cancer is related to genes.
Frequently drink high-fat milk
Although high fat milk tastes better and more fragrant, from the perspective of health, low fat or nonfat milk should be promoted. He said that men who often eat high-fat foods such as high-fat milk and meat are vulnerable to prostate cancer. According to the research results from 32 countries, the mortality rate of prostate cancer is related to fat intake, while the prevalence rate of people who usually eat rich vegetables and fruits is lower.
High androgen level
One of the possible reasons for the high incidence rate of prostate cancer among African Americans is the high level of androgen. At the same time, some surveys have shown that prostate cancer is more common in divorced and widowed men. It can be seen that maintaining normal hormone levels in the body is very important to prevent this cancer.
Age is the most important risk factor for prostate cancer
After the age of 45, the incidence rate of men will rise sharply, and the incidence rate will double every 10 years later. The risk of prostate cancer for men aged 50-59 is 10%, while that for men aged 80-89 is 70%.
For men aged over 40, Zhang Zhengdong put forward the following prevention suggestions:
First, check regularly and do not ignore any possible pathological changes;
Second, strengthen physical exercise, maintain a healthy mentality and good hormone level in the body;
Third, adhere to good living habits, do not smoke, do not drink; Fourth, eat more green leafy vegetables, fruits and bean products, which can play a protective role.