Prostate Cancer Linked To Low Levels Of Bone Mineral Content
By Mark McGhee • Sep 16th, 2010 • Category: Bone Strength, Health Articles, Health News, Health Resources News, Prostate Health, Thursday Edition
Prostate cancer patients may have an increased risk of suffering from bone mineral content (BMC) loss compared to men who are cancer-free, according to findings published in British Journal of Urology International (BJUI). Individuals who develop lower levels of BMC can also have an increased risk of suffering from bone fractures and osteoporosis.
A total of 519 participants with an average age of 56 were enrolled in the Baltimore Longitudinal Study in which researchers observed BMC over the course of 11 years. During 35 years of follow-ups, 76 of the men developed prostate cancer.
Investigators discovered that patients who had been diagnosed with the disease were among the men with the lowest BMC. Also, the results of the study showed that patients with lower BMC levels were more likely to develop prostate cancer.
Stacy Loeb, researcher from Johns Hopkins University, stated that "there are numerous possible mechanisms to explain the relation between prostate cancer and BMC, [including] that prostate cancer frequently [spreads] to bone." She added that "our findings suggest that common growth factors might be involved in both bone maintenance and the progression of prostate cancer."
In addition to improving bone health, a high intake of vitamin D may also help protect cognitive function, as a recent report from The Alzheimer’s Association stated that consuming vitamin D-rich foods and beverages can lower the risk of developing memory problems.
Even Rich And Famous Men Have Prostate Problems
After age 30, every man should be concerned about his prostate health. In fact, some of the world’s most successful men have struggled with prostate problems, including:
- Nelson Mandela—Nobel Peace Prize Winner
- Robert DeNiro—Two-Time Oscar-Winning Actor
- Norman Schwarzkopf—U.S. Commander during Persian Gulf War
- Bob Dole—Former U.S. Senator
- Harry Belafonte—Singer and UNICEF Spokesman
- Rudolph Giuliani—Former Mayor of New York City
- Arnold Palmer—Professional Golfing Legend
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