Breast Cancer (Prevention)

Unsaturated Fatty Acids Protect Against Breast Cancer

Published in Women's Health Weekly, May 27th, 1996

Results of a case-control study suggest that unsaturated fatty acids protect against breast cancer, possibly "...because intake of these nutrients is closely correlated with a high intake of raw vegetables", according to Dr. Silvia Franceschi of Aviano, Italy, and colleagues.

The authors studied the dietary habits of more than 2,500 women with breast cancer and an equal number of control women (Lancet 1996;347;1346,1351-1356). They reported that a high intake of polyunsaturated fatty acids was associated with a decreased risk of breast cancer. Intakes of saturated fatty acids, protein, and fiber were not significantly associated with breast-cancer risk. "Starch was...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (1996-05-27)

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