Risk Factors For Breast Cancer - Dietary Factors - Phytoestrogens

Phytoestrogens

Phytoestrogens have been extensively studied in animal and human in-vitro and epidemiological studies. Research failed to establish any noticeable benefit and some phytoestrogens may present a breast cancer risk.

The literature support the following conclusions:

  1. Plant estrogen intake in early adolescence may protect against breast cancer later in life.
  2. The potential risks of isoflavones on breast tissue in women at high risk for breast cancer is still unclear.

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