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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2005 97(20):1494-1495; doi:10.1093/jnci/dji365
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Soy and Cancer: Seeds of Answers, But No Fruit

Damaris Christensen

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A recent government report has concluded that evidence supporting the health benefits of soy in preventing several diseases—including cancer—is limited and uncertain despite many studies of the compound.

The analysis, which was funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), looked at 178 prospective studies of soy foods, soymilk, and soy supplements, including extracts of isoflavones—hormonal compounds found in soy. The review team looked at soy's effect on cancer, bone health, kidney disease, endocrine function, reproductive health, neurocognitive function, glucose metabolism, and heart disease, and found that soy consumption seemed to offer small benefits . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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