Does diet influence cervical cancer risk?

Infection with HPV causes 99.7% of cases.There is a clear link between diet and nutrition, the progression of HPV infection, and the subsequent development of cervical cancer.The fast-food culture of the Western diet — the hallmarks of which are processed foods, red meats, low dietary fiber, and high added sugar — is pro-inflammatory and associated with an increased risk for cervical cancer.Research suggests that antioxidant nutrients such as carotenoids, vitamins A, C, E, D, and folate — all found predominantly in a Mediterranean-style diet — may prevent or reduce HPV infection, and by extension, the development of cervical cancer.Limit pro-inflammatory foods and increase fruits and vegetables, which are rich in antioxidant nutrients, to reduce the risk of cervical cancer.Avoid replacing appropriate medical intervention and treatment with at-home, natural remedies to manage cervical cancer.