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Renal Cell Cancer, Kidney Cancer
Introduction:
Kidneys are a pair of organs which filter blood, remove impurities, excess minerals, salts, and excrete water. The kidneys produce hormones that help control blood pressure, red blood cell production, and other functions. Kidney cancer (several types exist) begins when normal cells in one or both kidneys change and grow uncontrollably, forming a tumor. Research has shown that dietary history may affect the risk of developing kidney cancer leaving potential options for prevention.
Dietary habits and renal cell cancer:
Fruits, vegetables, and renal cell cancer:
Eating fruits and vegetables was linked with a reduced risk of kidney cancer (renal cell carcinoma) in men, but not women. Men who consumed at least 6 servings of fruits and vegetables per day were 55% less likely to develop renal cell carcinoma compared to men who had less than 3 servings per day. Vitamin A and C was found to be inversely associated with RCC in men. Vitamin E had no clear link to renal cell carcinoma in either men or women. (1)
