Lin PH, et al. – Prostate cancer (PCa) remains a leading cause of mortality in US men and the prevalence continues to rise world–wide especially in countries where men consume a ‘Western–style’ diet. The combination of all the beneficial factors for PCa risk reduction in a healthy dietary pattern may be the best dietary advice. This pattern includes rich fruits and vegetables, reduced refined carbohydrates, total and saturated fats, and reduced cooked meats.

• Epidemiologic, preclinical and clinical studies suggest a potential role for dietary intake on the incidence and progression of PCa.
• ‘This minireview provides an overview of recent published literature with regard to nutrients, dietary factors, dietary patterns and PCa incidence and progression.
• Low carbohydrates intake, soy protein, omega–3 (w–3) fat, green teas, tomatoes and tomato products and zyflamend showed promise in reducing PCa risk or progression.
• A higher saturated fat intake and a higher {beta}–carotene status may increase risk.
• A ‘U’ shape relationship may exist between folate, vitamin C, vitamin D and calcium with PCa risk.
• Despite the inconsistent and inconclusive findings, the potential for a role of dietary intake for the prevention and treatment of PCa is promising.
• The combination of all the beneficial factors for PCa risk reduction in a healthy dietary pattern may be the best dietary advice.

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