Research results have shown that a plant-based diet improves the prognosis of breast cancer patients.

The research team from the University of Rochester Medical Center and the Wilmot Cancer Institute in the United States analyzed 30 patients with stage 4 breast cancer.

Participants were randomly assigned to either a plant-based diet group or a control group for 8 weeks.

A plant-based diet consists of ▲fruits ▲vegetables ▲whole grains ▲legumes ▲potatoes ▲nuts ▲seeds.

The plant-based diet group did not consume animal products such as meat, eggs, and dairy, nor did they consume oils or solid fats.

Women ate as much food as they wanted without calorie restrictions.

According to the analysis, people who followed a plant-based diet lost an average of 0.5 to 1 kg per week without exercise.

After 8 weeks, the average weight decreased by 6.6%. The plant-based diet group experienced reductions in cholesterol and insulin resistance.

Felt less fatigue and experienced improved mental health compared to the control group.

The research team analyzed the participants' blood.

The plant-based diet group experienced changes in blood amino acid levels, which are nutrients that cancer cells rely on for survival.

A plant-based diet reduces inflammation in the body and is rich in nutrients such as dietary fiber and minerals, which can aid in weight loss.

There is also an effect of changing dietary intake. The plant-based diet group consumed 25.9% fewer calories than the control group.

The intake of fat and dietary cholesterol decreased by 43% and 96.5%, respectively.

Dr. Isaac Harris, who led the research, said, "Many breast cancer patients experience weight gain during treatment, and weight gain affects blood insulin levels and sex hormones, which can negatively impact cancer prognosis," and added, "Efforts to improve prognosis through a plant-based diet are necessary."