Gregory Chandler--Fiber and Prostate Cancer

Earlier studies suggest that fiber is protective, but few human studies have tested for a link to prostate cancer.  In one study, 3,000 men recorded their daily diets while not taking fiber supplements.  After 12 years of follow-up, researchers found that, compared to those with the lowest levels, men consuming the highest levels of fiber were 53% less likely to have developed prostrate cancer.  The range from high to low was 30.7 grams of fiber to 13 grams of fiber per day. 


Researchers said the greatest benefit came from insoluble fiber, which repels water and adds bulk to the stool, helping food pass more quickly through the stomach and intestines.  The best sources for insoluble fiber are whole wheat and whole grains, wheat bran, nuts and seeds, cabbage, celery, green beans, dark leafy vegetables, raisins, grapes, and root-vegetable skins. 

GREGORY CHANDLER, Attorney at Law