Does eating dairy cause prostate cancer?

Here are the facts: Major studies suggesting a link between milk and prostate cancer have appeared in medical journals since the 1970s. ... read more

In Europe and North America, prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men. Most large studies indicate that high dairy consumption may increase the risk of prostate cancer (11, 12, 13). One Icelandic study indicates that high milk consumption during early life may increase the risk of advanced prostate cancer later in life . read more

In women this can cause breast cancer, in males prostate cancer. Milk has another effect: the calcium content depletes vitamin D3 and vitamin D3 depletion causes cancer as well. Low vitamin D tied to aggressive prostate cancer - Harvard Prostate Knowledge. Between all of these factors dairy products do indeed cause prostate cancer (and breast cancer in women). read more

Dec. 6, 2005 -- Men who consume large amounts of milk or other dairy products may have a slightly higher risk of developing prostate cancer than men who don't, according to a new research review. Government dietary guidelines released earlier this year recommend that all adults eat 3 cups of fat-free or low-fat milk or equivalent milk products a day. read more

Studies indicate that high dairy consumption increases the risk of prostate cancer. Yet, at the same time, dairy products may reduce the risk of colorectal cancer. For other types of cancer, the results are more inconsistent but generally indicate no adverse effects. read more