Dairy and Alcohol
Dairy consumption may increase the risk of prostate cancer [9], according to some studies. Foods that are dairy include things like:
- milk
- cheese
- yogurt
A 2014 review found that consuming dairy raises levels of an insulin-like growth factor 1. (IGF-1). An increased risk of prostate cancer is linked to this. Prostate cancer cells may produce or proliferate more frequently as a result of IGF-1.
Your liver converts alcohol into the cancer-causing substance acetaldehyde when you drink. A 2017 review found that acetaldehyde encourages DNA damage and oxidative stress. Also, it hinders the ability of your immune system to recognize and destroy precancerous and cancerous cells.
In women, drinking raises the body’s estrogen levels. This is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer that is estrogen receptor positive.