Flaxseed, rich in omega 3-fatty acids and fiber-related compounds known as lignans, is effective in halting prostate tumour growth, according to a study led by Duke University Medical Center researchers. They examined the effects of ground flaxseed supplementation on men who were scheduled to undergo prostatectomy – surgery for the treatment of prostate cancer. The men took 30 grams of flaxseed daily for an average of 30 days prior to surgery. After removal of the prostate, researchers looked at tumour cells under a microscope and were able to determine how quickly the cancer cells had multiplied. They found that men taking flaxseed had the slowest rate of tumour growth.
Source: Duke University Medical School, Jun 3, 2007