| We inherit DNA from our parents. DNA makes up our | | | | grade, etc. |
| genes. Our genes control how cells behave. Less than | | | | - Caffeine, specifically, was not found to be the key |
| 10% of prostate cancers are linked to these cell | | | | factor in any of these associations. |
| changes. Certain hormones may be the reason for | | | | - Coffee has many biologically active compounds like |
| prostate cancer. | | | | antioxidants and minerals which help repair damage to |
| For example, high levels of male hormones or | | | | cells caused by radicals and other body damaging |
| "androgens" may be part of the reason why some | | | | causes. |
| men have a higher risk of developing prostate cancer | | | | - The role of an antioxidant is to help reduce |
| than others. It is possible, according to some | | | | oxidation reactions. Antioxidants reduce damage to |
| researchers, that men with high levels of a hormone | | | | body tissues. They do the opposite of oxidants. |
| called IGF-1 can be more likely to get prostate cancer | | | | - In layman's terms, antioxidants can reduce the risk |
| than others. | | | | of cancer and other health problems. |
| For decades, coffee has been the subject of | | | | - You can really call coffee an "antioxidant power |
| research focused specifically on whether coffee is | | | | food." In other words, you can drink your coffee and |
| more healthful than harmful. | | | | promote good health at the same time. A moderate |
| - Scientific research on coffee, caffeine and health | | | | intake of coffee such as two to four cups per day |
| takes place daily worldwide at both private and public | | | | does not hurt and actually helps. There is no reason |
| well recognized institutions and laboratories. | | | | to stop drinking coffee out of concern about |
| - It is a fact that coffee has two main ways of | | | | prostate cancer risk. |
| improving the health of your body: antioxidants and | | | | Diet plays a very important role in the prevention of |
| caffeine. Both of these substances have health and | | | | cancer, including prostate cancer. |
| anti aging benefits. | | | | - It is believed, for example, that the Mediterranean |
| - Antioxidants basically help the human body repair | | | | diet may reduce the chances of developing prostate |
| damage to cells caused by free radicals. | | | | cancer. |
| - These free radicals are produced as a by-product | | | | - Selenium, green tea and coffee offer additional |
| of cells through normal daily activities. | | | | possibilities for disease prevention. |
| - The antioxidant and radical inter-action is something | | | | - A diet high in vegetable consumption can be |
| that goes on constantly in our bodies. | | | | beneficial. |
| - The rich content of oxidants in coffee makes this | | | | - A lifestyle with low meat, high vegetable and fruit |
| beverage a positive contributor to good health. This | | | | intake, regular exercise, yoga stretching, meditation |
| is good news for any coffee lover. A study | | | | and support group participation may help relieve |
| conducted by the Harvard Medical School and the | | | | overall tension. |
| Harvard School of Public Health documented the | | | | - A lifestyle with reduced stress can influence the |
| coffee intake, regular and decaffeinated, of more | | | | ways genes behave and promote cancers by |
| than 50,000 men every four years for a 10-year | | | | switching on tumor killers and turning down tumor |
| period from 1986 to 2006. Continuing research on this | | | | promoters. |
| same topic is ongoing and to date supports the | | | | - Lack of vitamin D and a diet high in red meat may |
| findings from this very extensive and long-term | | | | raise a man's chances of developing prostate cancer. |
| study. | | | | A common sense approach and the benefits of a |
| - The research also included evaluation of the | | | | healthy, balanced diet accompanied by moderate |
| cross-sectional association between coffee | | | | coffee drinking are ways that may prevent cancer. |
| consumption and levels of circulating hormones in | | | | Obviously, it is imperative for individuals and patients |
| blood samples collected from men participating in the | | | | to always check with their own physician regarding |
| study. | | | | any medical conditions, treatments, diagnostics, or |
| - The researchers also analyzed different levels of | | | | special dietary plans that may be necessary. |
| cancer stages: advanced, localized, high grade, low | | | | In the meantime, enjoy a cup of Spanish Espresso! |