Dietary factors and risk of chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma

[Yalokin]

I'm posting this in a separate thread for more people to see.

The publication is freely accessible and covers a large array of people.

I will not participate in a discussion (I do not have the strength).

This is for information only and because I have quoted it several times and I promised to share it while looking for it.

The results may come as a surprise to some.

Enjoy reading: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articl...

[Yalokin]

By no means does this mean picking up the steaks and sausages from tomorrow, as well as picking up the bottle for good morning.

We need to stick to a healthy diet.

We need to discuss any issues with our doctors.

🙃

[Newdawn Administrator]

Thank you for providing this interesting link Yalokin. I see you’ve indicated no wish to further discuss the contents but naturally we cannot prevent other members from wanting to do so. Diet, weight and lifestyle are critical issues for many of our members. The conclusion of this study appears to be;

‘Although no foods or nutrients were associated with risk for CLL/SLL, we identified a suggestive positive association between BMI and CLL/SLL. Obesity can lead to decreased immune response and changes in endogenous hormone metabolism, which may increase risk of CLL/SLL. Studies with appropriate molecular markers, particularly relevant to immune and metabolic function, are desirable to further explore the association between BMI and CLL/SLL.’

This study was primarily looking at increased incidence of CLL/SLL related to food intake. What many patients find, regardless of what did or didn’t contribute to their diagnosis, is the benefits of healthier food choices, exercise and weight loss (in the overweight) leading to treatment. Treatment can be arduous without adding the additional pressures of an unhealthy weight and possible resultant inactivity. I speak not as one of the virtuous however 😉

Regards,

Newdawn

[LeoPa]

To sum it up, natural types of nutrients don't play a role as per this study. BMI does play a role. Conclusion: whatever makes people overweight, seems to be a risk factor. And what makes people overweight? High calorie addictive junk foods. What is highly caloric and addictive? Sugar in it's all forms, especially in processed junk. Nobody got fat by eating too many sardines, steaks, carrots or eggs. It's impossible to overeat these. Enough is enough. I won't have another boiled egg just for the taste of it. Nobody will They should have looked into the possible association between plant based processed oils, refined sugars and processed grains if they wanted to find a possible culprit. This study was a waste of money.

[Edalv in reply to LeoPa]

I agree, having other risk factors don’t add to a longer and productive healthy life for people with CLL. A healthy life style or healthy BMI may not prevent or cure CLL, but in my opinion it might slow down the progression or contribute to a better tolerance for treatment. At least that’s my opinion, I don’t have any studies to prove it other that my own +17 years of co-existence with the condition…