Low Cholesterol May Lead to Decreased Risk of Developing High-grade Prostate Cancer
By Better Health Research News Desk • Nov 6th, 2009 • Category: Cholesterol, Health News, Prostate health
It may be a good idea to use nutritional supplements such as niacin and soluble fiber to help lower cholesterol as a new study indicates that it may reduce the risk of developing a high-level of prostate cancer.
A new study from Johns Hopkins finds that lowering the intake of dangerous fat can cut a risk for prostate cancer by 60 percent.
Lowering cholesterol may keep one’s PSA levels down, which is what keeps the prostate healthy, and leaves the individual with a less risk of cancer.
The study looked at 5,586 men over age 55 who were enrolled in the Prostate Prevention Trial. It was found that men with a lower cholesterol level with under 200 milligrams per deciliter of blood (mg/dL) had a 59 percent lower risk of developing a high-grade prostate cancer.
Research found that having lower cholesterol may interfere with the cancer development, leaving it at a low grade.
"Cholesterol may affect cancer cells at a level where it influences key signaling pathways controlling cell survival," explained study head Elizabeth Platz.
There are currently many nutritional supplements to help lower cholesterol for those who don’t wish to take the medication route, as it may have more harmful side effects and restrictions.
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