Higher plant-based diet index linked to better scores for sexual function, urinary irritation\/obstruction, urinary incontinence, hormonal\/vitality<\/p>\n<\/h3>\n
By Elana Gotkine HealthDay Reporter<\/b><\/p>\n
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TUESDAY, Feb. 13, 2024 (HealthDay News) — Among patients with prostate cancer, greater consumption of plant-based foods is associated with higher scores in quality-of-life domains, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in Cancer<\/em>.<\/p>\n Stacy Loeb, M.D., Ph.D., from New York University and Manhattan Veterans Affairs in New York City, and colleagues examined the relationship between plant-based diet indices after prostate cancer diagnosis and quality of life in a prospective cohort study involving 3,505 participants in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study (1986 to 2016) with nonmetastatic prostate cancer. Overall and healthful plant-based diet indices were calculated using food-frequency questionnaires. The Expanded Prostate Cancer Index Composite was used to calculate quality-of-life scores.<\/p>\n The researchers found that better scores for sexual function, urinary irritation\/obstruction, urinary incontinence, and hormonal\/vitality were seen in association with a higher plant-based diet index. In the age-adjusted analysis, but not in the multivariable analysis, consuming more healthful plant-based foods was also associated with better sexual and bowel function and improved urinary incontinence and hormonal\/vitality scores.<\/p>\n “Individuals with prostate cancer should be advised that incorporating a greater amount of plant-based foods into their diet could not only reduce the risk of comorbid conditions but also contribute to improved functional outcomes,” the authors write.<\/p>\n Several authors disclosed ties to the biopharmaceutical industry.<\/p>\n Abstract\/Full Text (subscription or payment may be required)\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/i><\/p>\n