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Soy isoflavones may benefit breast cancer patients

cancer Nutrition Oncology

Soy isoflavones may benefit breast cancer patients

An article published in the June 1, 2017 issue of Cancer should provide reassurance to breast cancer patients who consume soy, a significant source of isoflavones.

"Isoflavones--the component of soy that has estrogen-like properties--have been shown to slow the growth of breast cancer cells in laboratory studies, and epidspaniological...

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Luteolin May Protect Against Breast Cancer In Women Treated With Synthetic Hrt

Female Hormones Oncology

Luteolin May Protect Against Breast Cancer In Women Treated With Synthetic Hrt

Septspanber 11 2015. An article published on August 22, 2015 in the journal Springer Plus reveals a protective effect for luteolin, a compound that occurs in such plant foods as celery, broccoli, thyme and parsley, in women at increased risk of breast...

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