Role of vitamins, minerals and supplements in the prevention and management of prostate cancer



Document title: Role of vitamins, minerals and supplements in the prevention and management of prostate cancer
Journal: International braz j urol
Database: PERIÓDICA
System number: 000296959
ISSN: 1677-5538
Authors: 1
Institutions: 1Columbia University, Nueva York. Estados Unidos de América
Year:
Season: Ene-Feb
Volumen: 32
Number: 1
Pages: 3-14
Country: Brasil
Language: Inglés
Document type: Artículo
Approach: Teórico, descriptivo
English abstract The authors review the current literature on the complementary and alternative medicines most frequently utilized by prostate cancer patients and those at risk for the disease. Products covered are vitamin E, vitamin A, selenium, zinc, soy, lycopene, pomegranate juice, green tea and omega-3 fatty acids. There is no definitive proof that any of the nutritional supplements discussed can impact the course of prostate cancer or its development. The authors believe that simply taking a standard daily multivitamin should be sufficient to ensure that patients have the appropriate levels of vitamins and minerals without risking the over utilization of vitamins, minerals, and supplements which can lead to numerous negative side effects
Disciplines: Medicina
Keyword: Cirugía,
Oncología,
Próstata,
Neoplasias,
Suplementos alimenticios,
Vitaminas,
Minerales,
Omega-3,
Licopeno
Keyword: Medicine,
Oncology,
Surgery,
Prostate,
Neoplasms,
Food supplementation,
Vitamins,
Minerals,
Omega-3,
Lycopene
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