Folate Intake, Serum Folate Levels, and Prostate Cancer Risk
Folate Intake, Serum Folate Levels, and Prostate Cancer Risk
In conclusion, the findings of this study suggest that increased dietary folate intake was not associated with prostate cancer risk. However, increased serum folate levels were associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. These findings need to be confirmed in future studies. Future studies should (1) ascertain the specific type of prostate cancer and analyse effects by type, (2) consider the effects of the cooking method when assessing dietary folate intake and its effects on clinical outcomes, and (3) consider the effects of alcohol consumption and smoking status.
Conclusions
In conclusion, the findings of this study suggest that increased dietary folate intake was not associated with prostate cancer risk. However, increased serum folate levels were associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. These findings need to be confirmed in future studies. Future studies should (1) ascertain the specific type of prostate cancer and analyse effects by type, (2) consider the effects of the cooking method when assessing dietary folate intake and its effects on clinical outcomes, and (3) consider the effects of alcohol consumption and smoking status.