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Expert notes soy doesn’t increase risk of cervical cancer but fails to highlight that it may be proactive against this disease. A woman who frequently consumed soy was diagnosed with cervical cancer. Upon hearing the news, the woman’s mother said she knew the reason. “All the soy” in her diet “was the leading cause of […]
Leer en Español There may be two important reasons for women with breast cancer to consume soy. The skeletal benefits of soy have been investigated in earnest for 30 years. Attention focused first on the possible advantages of soy protein over animal protein1,2 and, second, on the estrogen-like effects of isoflavones.3 Recently reported 10-year follow […]
Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center recently reported that supplementing the diet with soybean oil significantly reduces fatigue in breast cancer survivors.1 Although a pilot trial, these new findings suggest soybean oil may function as a treatment for this common condition. The study offers new hope for patients suffering from cancer-related fatigue (CRF), […]
Men who regularly consume soy are less likely to develop prostate cancer than men who don’t. New research from Ohio State University provides one reason why that might be the case. When the scientific community first began exploring in earnest the role of soy in cancer prevention, most of the focus was on breast cancer. […]
The high phytate content of soy and plant-based diets might help to prevent the development of cancer. That speculation could be drawn from the publication of a case report in Melanoma Research describing cancer remission in response to phytate supplementation.1 First, some background. Phytate (inositol hexaphosphate, IP6) is found in all whole grains and legumes […]
Soy was cited as having a significant role in a healthy, sustainable and environmentally responsible diet by the EAT-Lancet Commission in an article published recently. The commission is comprised of 19 commissioners and 18 coauthors from 16 counties in various fields of human health, agriculture, political sciences, and environmental sustainability. Its objective was to quantitatively […]
The soy and breast cancer controversy has been around a long time. It persists despite an abundance of human research supporting the safety and possible benefit of soyfood consumption by breast cancer patients. In general, health professionals are aware of this research. Hopefully, this information will be efficiently conveyed to the public at large. It’s […]
New research suggests phytate, an “anti-nutrient” found in soybeans and other legumes, may reduce the risk of developing colon cancer. Most plant foods contain multiple compounds historically classified as antinutrients and/or that are inherent toxicants.1 These compounds play myriad roles in the health and survival of plants. Their impact on human physiology is, however, much […]
A new rat study from Georgetown University provides intriguing findings regarding the effects of genistein on the efficacy of the breast cancer drug tamoxifen. But for breast cancer patients, this study does not clarify whether they should incorporate soyfoods into their diet. Animal studies are obviously an important component of the scientific literature and often […]
Looking for protection against heart disease? One way would be to replace dairy fat with polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). Dairy fat may not be as harmful as it has typically been portrayed over the past 30 years, but it certainly isn’t going to offer protection against cardiovascular disease (CVD). Americans strived to reduce their intake of […]
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