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Cancer
Hallym University details research in cancer
May 21st, 2009
"Over several decades a number of epidemiological studies have identified the inverse associations between cruciferous vegetables and the risk of several cancers, including gastric, breast, colo-rectal, lung, prostate, bladder and endometrial cancers, via plausible physiological mechanisms. Although retrospective case-control studies have consistently reported inverse associations between the risk of these cancers and the intake of cruciferous vegetables and isothiocyanate-containing plants, current prospective cohort studies have found these associations to be weaker and less consistent," scientists in South Korea report. "Genetic variations affecting the metabolism of...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2009-05-21)
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