Plant-Based Diet & Multiple Myeloma Risk
- — A study presented at the annual NUTRITION meeting reveals that a high-fiber, plant-based dietary intervention, coupled with nutritional counseling, can improve multiple myeloma risk factors.
- Shah, a hematologic oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer center and co-author of the study, emphasized the empowering effect of nutrition in managing diagnoses.
- As part of the NUTRIVENTION trials, the analysis involved 20 patients with elevated BMI and precursor conditions, placing them at risk for multiple myeloma.
Plant-Based Diet Shows Promise for Multiple Myeloma Risk Reduction
ORLANDO, Fla. — A study presented at the annual NUTRITION meeting reveals that a high-fiber, plant-based dietary intervention, coupled with nutritional counseling, can improve multiple myeloma risk factors. The research highlights the potential of nutrition in preventive care.
Dr. Urvi A. Shah, a hematologic oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer center and co-author of the study, emphasized the empowering effect of nutrition in managing diagnoses. The study focused on the impact of a high-fiber diet on individuals at risk for multiple myeloma.
As part of the NUTRIVENTION trials, the analysis involved 20 patients with elevated BMI and precursor conditions, placing them at risk for multiple myeloma. For 12 weeks,thay received high-fiber,plant-based meals,followed by 24 weeks of personalized nutritional counseling. The participants were monitored for 52 weeks.
Participants were encouraged to consume whole plant-based foods like nuts, fruits, and vegetables while avoiding refined grains, added sugars, and animal products. The study found that the proportion of calories from high-fiber, plant-based sources increased considerably, from 20% to 91% within the first 12 weeks.