Chondroitin is a major constituent of cartilage, which provides structure, holds onto water and nutrients, and otherwise helps keep the cartilage healthy. In people who have osteoarthritis, the body loses chondroitin as the cartilage erodes, thus some individuals take chondroitin sulfate supplements to relieve symptoms of the disease and possibly slow its progression. A few… Continue Reading »
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Chondroitin and Prostate Cancer
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Which Foods are Good for Prostate Health?
Can you name which one (or more) foods are good for prostate health? Soy, Green tea, Calcium, Vegetables, Omega-3 fatty acids? Soy: This is not a trick question, although you may think so. That’s because there has been an ongoing controversy surrounding the use of soy and soybeans and how they may cause, stimulate, or… Continue Reading »
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Non-Dairy Calcium May Increase Prostate Cancer Risk
A first-of-its-kind study has found evidence that dietary calcium, including calcium from non-dairy sources, may increase the risk of prostate cancer. Results of the study, which involved Chinese men, were published in Cancer Research. Previous studies performed in populations in North America and Europe have noted an association between a high consumption of dairy foods… Continue Reading »
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46 Things to Avoid for Prostate Health
Daily changes to lifestyle have an enormous impact on prostate health. Here is a list of 46 changes to make today! (Well, you don’t have to do all of them today but try and do as many as possible) 46 Things to AVOID for Prostate Health Calcium supplements Smoking Overweight/obesity Alcohol (2 drinks per week… Continue Reading »
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Calcium and Prostate Cancer
We all know the standard marketing pitch right?: “take calcium for strong bones”. But a dilemma that an increasing number of men face is how to keep your bones healthy and strong while at the same time protecting yourself against the possibility of developing prostate cancer. Calcium is critical for strong, healthy bones, but men… Continue Reading »
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