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]
Have any supplements been studied for prostate cancer?
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Several supplements with antioxidant effects — such as curcumin, soy isoflavones, green tea catechins, pomegranate, lycopene, vitamin E, vitamin D, selenium, and zinc — have been studied for their potential role in reducing the risk of or treating prostate cancer due to the association between oxidative stress and the disease.