Plant-based diets and cancer prognosis: a review of recent research
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Author(s)
Hardt, Luisa
Mahamat-Saleh, Yahya
Aune, Dagfinn
Schlesinger, Sabrina
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
Purpose of Review
Although plant-based diets are recommended for cancer prevention, their role in cancer survival is still uncertain. The purpose of this systematic review is to summarize the association between postdiagnosis plant-based diets and prognosis in cancer survivors.
Recent Findings
There is indication that higher intake of plant-based foods was associated with improved prognosis in cancer survivors. For colorectal cancer survival, a better prognosis was observed for a high intake of whole grains and fibre. For breast cancer survival, a higher intake of fruit, vegetable and fibre and a moderate intake of soy/isoflavone were associated with beneficial outcomes. A higher vegetable fat intake was related to improved prognosis in prostate cancer survivors.
Summary
Emerging evidence suggests benefits of postdiagnosis plant-based diets on prognosis in cancer survivors. However, given the high heterogeneity between studies, further research in cancer survivors, considering clinical factors (e.g. treatment, stage) and methodological aspects (e.g. timing of dietary assessment), is needed.
Although plant-based diets are recommended for cancer prevention, their role in cancer survival is still uncertain. The purpose of this systematic review is to summarize the association between postdiagnosis plant-based diets and prognosis in cancer survivors.
Recent Findings
There is indication that higher intake of plant-based foods was associated with improved prognosis in cancer survivors. For colorectal cancer survival, a better prognosis was observed for a high intake of whole grains and fibre. For breast cancer survival, a higher intake of fruit, vegetable and fibre and a moderate intake of soy/isoflavone were associated with beneficial outcomes. A higher vegetable fat intake was related to improved prognosis in prostate cancer survivors.
Summary
Emerging evidence suggests benefits of postdiagnosis plant-based diets on prognosis in cancer survivors. However, given the high heterogeneity between studies, further research in cancer survivors, considering clinical factors (e.g. treatment, stage) and methodological aspects (e.g. timing of dietary assessment), is needed.
Date Issued
2022-12
Date Acceptance
2022-09-02
Citation
Current Nutrition Reports, 2022, 11 (4), pp.695-716
ISSN
2161-3311
Publisher
Springer
Start Page
695
End Page
716
Journal / Book Title
Current Nutrition Reports
Volume
11
Issue
4
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Subjects
ALL-CAUSE MORTALITY
BREAST-CANCER
Cancer prognosis
Cancer survival
DIAGNOSIS
FIBER
FRUIT
GLYCEMIC INDEX
Life Sciences & Biomedicine
NUTRITION
Nutrition & Dietetics
Nuts
Plant-based diets
PROSTATE-CANCER
Science & Technology
SURVIVAL
Vegetable
VEGETABLE CONSUMPTION
Whole grain
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2022-09-23