Have any supplements been studied for prostate cancer?

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    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    Because oxidative stress is implicated in the development of prostate cancer, phenolic compounds and micronutrients with antioxidant effects have mainly been studied for reducing the risk of or treating the disease:[1][2]

    References

    1. ^PDQ Integrative, Alternative, and Complementary Therapies Editorial BoardProstate Cancer, Nutrition, and Dietary Supplements (PDQ®): Health Professional Version
    2. ^Maria G Grammatikopoulou, Konstantinos Gkiouras, Stefanos Τ Papageorgiou, Ioannis Myrogiannis, Ioannis Mykoniatis, Theodora Papamitsou, Dimitrios P Bogdanos, Dimitrios G GoulisDietary Factors and Supplements Influencing Prostate Specific-Antigen (PSA) Concentrations in Men with Prostate Cancer and Increased Cancer Risk: An Evidence Analysis Review Based on Randomized Controlled TrialsNutrients.(2020 Sep 29)