An investigation into the association between DNA damage and dietary fatty acid in men with prostate cancer

Nutrients. 2015 Jan 8;7(1):405-22. doi: 10.3390/nu7010405.

Abstract

Prostate cancer is a growing problem in New Zealand and worldwide, as populations adopt a Western style dietary pattern. In particular, dietary fat is believed to be associated with oxidative stress, which in turn may be associated with cancer risk and development. In addition, DNA damage is associated with the risk of various cancers, and is regarded as an ideal biomarker for the assessment of the influence of foods on cancer. In the study presented here, 20 men with prostate cancer adhered to a modified Mediterranean style diet for three months. Dietary records, blood fatty acid levels, prostate specific antigen, C-reactive protein and DNA damage were assessed pre- and post-intervention. DNA damage was inversely correlated with dietary adherence (p = 0.013) and whole blood monounsaturated fatty acids (p = 0.009) and oleic acid (p = 0.020). DNA damage was positively correlated with the intake of dairy products (p = 0.043), red meat (p = 0.007) and whole blood omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (p = 0.015). Both the source and type of dietary fat changed significantly over the course of the dietary intervention. Levels of DNA damage were correlated with various dietary fat sources and types of dietary fat.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Body Mass Index
  • C-Reactive Protein / metabolism
  • Cohort Studies
  • DNA Damage*
  • Dairy Products / analysis
  • Diet
  • Diet Records
  • Diet, Mediterranean
  • Diet, Western / adverse effects
  • Dietary Fats / administration & dosage*
  • Dietary Fats / blood
  • Fatty Acids / administration & dosage*
  • Fatty Acids / blood
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / administration & dosage
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3 / blood
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-6 / administration & dosage
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-6 / blood
  • Fish Oils / administration & dosage
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meat / analysis*
  • Middle Aged
  • New Zealand
  • Oleic Acid / administration & dosage
  • Oleic Acid / blood
  • Olive Oil
  • Plant Oils / administration & dosage
  • Prostatic Neoplasms*

Substances

  • Dietary Fats
  • Fatty Acids
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-3
  • Fatty Acids, Omega-6
  • Fish Oils
  • Olive Oil
  • Plant Oils
  • Oleic Acid
  • C-Reactive Protein