Three new studies were conducted by urologists to find the impacts of a plant-based diet on men’s general health. This can be a sensitive topic as many men fear going plant-based because they do not want to experience adverse side effects.

The studies mainly focused on PSA levels, a marker that can indicate prostate cancer. They showed that eating a mainly plant-based diet had lower levels of PSA than those eating a high meat diet.

Dr. Ramasamy said, “Traditionally, men have thought that lots of protein, specifically animal protein, was necessary to maintain testosterone levels and indirectly related to maintaining erectile function.”

Dr. Mouzannar said, “Studies have shown that more aggressive prostate cancer can be associated with high meat intake. In addition, there is growing evidence that animal-based food has been associated with greenhouse emissions and all-cause mortality risk. Several other publications suggest that fruits and vegetables may have a protective effect against prostate cancer.”

Other studies done by the urologists targeted the erectile benefits of a plant-based diet. But they found no obvious changes or improvements.

The key takeaway from these studies is that a high meat diet has been linked to prostate cancer because this is a very common fear amongst many men. By adopting a plant-based diet or even a mainly plant-based diet, men can improve their prostate health without any significant side effects.

Learn How to Cook Plant-Based Meals at Home!

Reducing your meat intake and eating more plant-based foods is known to help with chronic inflammation, heart health, mental wellbeing, fitness goals, nutritional needs, allergies, gut health, and more! Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer, prostate cancer and has many side effects.

For those of you interested in eating more plant-based, we highly recommend downloading the Food Monster App — with over 15,000 delicious recipes it is the largest plant-based recipe resource to help reduce your environmental footprint, save animals and get healthy! And, while you are at it, we encourage you to also learn about the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet.

Here are some great resources to get you started:

• Weekly Vegan Meal Plans
• Plant-Based Health Resources
• Plant-Based Food & Recipes
• Plant-Based Nutrition Resources
• The Ultimate Guide to Plant-Based Nutrition
• Budget-Friendly Plant-Based Recipes
• High Protein Plant-Based Recipes
• Plant-Based Meal Prep

For more Animal, Earth, Life, Vegan Food, Health, and Recipe content published daily, subscribe to the One Green Planet Newsletter! Lastly, being publicly funded gives us a greater chance to continue providing you with high-quality content. Please consider supporting us by donating!