Zinc is a mineral found in high concentrations in the prostate gland, which is an indication of its importance in the health and function of the prostate. At the University of Maryland (Baltimore), scientists showed that when they exposed BPH cells to zinc, the mineral induced cell suicide (apoptosis). (Lin 2009) Researchers at Oregon State University examined the antiproliferative effects of zinc in BPH cells and found that zinc may have an important role in regulating cell growth and cell suicide in BPH cells. (Yan 2010) Foods that contain a rich source of zinc include oysters, beef, sesame seeds, pumpkin seeds, crimini mushrooms, and low-fat yogurt. Read more on Zinc and BPH
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References
Lin SF et al. Profiling of zinc-altered gene expression in human prostate normal vs cancer cells: a time course study. J Nutr Biochem 2009 Dec; 20(12): 1000-12
Yan M et al. Differential response to zinc-induced apoptosis in benign prostate hyperplasia and prostate cancer cells. J Nutr Biochem 2010 Aug; 21(8): 687-94
