Soy May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk.A long-term diet rich in soy can reduce your risk of breast cancer, as much as 50 percent in some cases. Researchers measured isoflavone i·so·fla·vone n. A flavonoid found in soy. isoflavone 3-phenyl-4H-1-benzopyran-4-one; many of the naturally occurring estrogenic substances in pasture plants are isoflavones. levels in Chinese women to determine how much soy they consumed con·sume v. con·sumed, con·sum·ing, con·sumes v.tr. 1. To take in as food; eat or drink up. See Synonyms at eat. 2. a. . Isoflavones isoflavones (īˑ·sō·flāˈ·vōnz), n.pl phytoestrogenic compounds found in various plants, including red clover and soy. are compounds found abundantly in soy, but only in trace amounts in other plants. Women with the highest isoflavone levels experienced a 50 percent decrease in risk of developing breast cancer compared to those with the lowest levels. The study underscores the need for women to include soy in their diet consistently, beginning as early as their teenage years. While there are many factors that contribute to the development of breast cancer, this pilot study shows that routine, long-term use of soy is one important key to reducing breast cancer occurrence. (American Chemical Society The American Chemical Society (ACS) is a learned society (professional association) based in the United States that supports scientific inquiry in the field of chemistry. Founded in 1876 at New York University, the ACS currently has over 160,000 members at all degree-levels and in ) |
|
||||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion