Poultry consumption does not increase the risk of prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men and the second most common cause of cancer-related deaths (lung cancer is the leading cause). Cancer is caused by defects in DNA metabolism that cause abnormal cell growth. Normally, genes can repair defects in cell growth. Gene mutations caused by environmental stress factors or inherited defects can undermine cell control mechanisms, which can trigger uncontrolled cancer growth. Radioactive radiation and carcinogenic chemicals can also cause DNA mutations. Foods such as green, leafy vegetables, which reduce cellular inflammation, may reduce the incidence of these mutations, while fried or burnt foods may increase the incidence. Prostate cancer rates vary widely in different countries around the world, ranging from 111.6 per 100,000 people in the South Pacific, to 4.5 million in South Central Asia. Chicken consumption could increase the risk of this disease.

A study led by Qian He of Tongji Medical College in China found no link between poultry consumption and prostate cancer. The scientists combined the results of 25 studies involving a total of 500,000 people living in Western countries, Asia and South America.

Many athletes specifically include poultry in their diet. This is because poultry contains the least fat of all types of meat and is an excellent source of protein.

The consumption of poultry does not increase the risk of prostate cancer.

(PeerJ 4: e1646 https://doi.org/10.7717peerJ.1646, 2016)