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Mediterranean and low-carbohydrate diets combined with exercise reduce cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors in prostate cancer patients undergoing androgen deprivation therapy (ADT).
If you are undergoing hormone therapy for prostate cancer, adopting a Mediterranean or low-carbohydrate diet alongside regular exercise can help manage metabolic risks like weight gain and blood sugar issues. While the benefits are clear, sticking to these changes long-term can be challenging, so focus on consistency over perfection.
Mediterranean and low-carbohydrate diets with exercise reduced cardiovascular and metabolic risk factors, with variable durability.
Why this rating
Based on 16 RCTs, but many had 'some overall risk of bias' and variable durability.
Source
Diet, nutrition, and hormone therapy for prostate cancer: a systematic review with implications for future interventions
Isabella Pahulu et al. · JNCI Cancer Spectrum · 2026
DOI 10.1093/jncics/pkag014
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