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Preventing prostate cancer

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Unfortunately the only certain way of preventing prostate cancer is castration at a young age. A diet low in animal fat and high in phyto-estrogens is probably beneficial although this has not been proven beyond doubt. Regular intake of free-radical scavengers such as selenium, vitamin E, and vitamin A have been associated with a lower incidence of prostate cancer.

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