Eating Garlic and Onion: A Matter of Life or Death
Author Information
Author(s): Izzo A A, Capasso R, Capasso F
Primary Institution: Department of Experimental Pharmacology, University of Naples Federico II
Hypothesis
Can the consumption of garlic and onion reduce the risk of prostate cancer?
Conclusion
Regular consumption of garlic and onion may help prevent prostate cancer due to their organosulphur compounds.
Supporting Evidence
- Garlic and onion have shown promising signs of possessing chemopreventive activity in patients with prostate cancer.
- Men with the highest intake of Allium vegetables had a significantly lower risk of prostate cancer.
- The reduced risk was independent of body size and other dietary factors.
Takeaway
Eating garlic and onion might help keep you from getting prostate cancer because they have special ingredients that fight cancer.
Methodology
The study referenced case-control studies and cohort studies to analyze the relationship between Allium vegetable intake and prostate cancer risk.
Limitations
Evidence for protective effects against cancers other than prostate cancer is still lacking.
Participant Demographics
238 patients with prostate cancer and 471 male control subjects.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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