The development of bladder cancer has been linked to fat and cholesterol intake. Some studies have suggested a low-fat, low-cholesterol diet to reduce the chances of developing bladder cancer. A recent study from Japan found that a diet rich in green vegetables or carrots reduced the risk of bladder cancer. Soy protein and garlic intake may also reduce this risk. Garlic has a direct killing effect on bladder cancer cells as it activates the body’s natural defense mechanism to kill cancer cells.
Some vitamins also have anti-cancer effects. In a study involving one million adult smokers, the chance of dying from bladder cancer was reduced in people who took vitamin E as a rule for more than ten years. This had a smaller effect in the non-smokers. However, smokers who ingested vitamin E still had a high risk of bladder cancer; therefore, quitting smoking is quite important! However, the chances of developing bladder cancer were not reduced in those who consumed vitamin C. Studying the effect of diet on any disease is difficult because it requires hundreds of patients to follow a strict recipe and change their diet for several years in a row. Therefore, it is best to just use common sense and be highly vigilant about expensive drugs that are claimed to be particularly effective. Maintain a balanced diet that includes fruits, meats, carbohydrates (such as bread, rice, etc.), and vegetables, without excessive intake of any of them; quit smoking; and exercise regularly. The above points will make you healthier.