Phyto Estrogen Reduce The Risk Of Certain Cancers
There is a paucity of data regarding phytoestrogens and colorectal cancer risk.
Phyto estrogen reduce the risk of certain cancers. Phytoestrogens can exert estrogen like effects. Cancers related to hormone production can be treated in part by adjusting the hormone levels in the body by eating the right foods. This is related to the properties of phytoestrogens that can act as antioxidant antimutagenic antiangiogenic pro apoptotic and anti cancer. The prefix phyto refers to plants.
This review includes a discussion of the consumption of phyto oestrogen rich foods such as soy a source of isoflavones and whole grain products which contain lignans and their role in the prevention of breast prostate and colon cancer. Phytoestrogens have been studied extensively in connection with breast and ovarian cancers with many positive results showing they can actually be natural cancer treatments for some. Phytoestrogens also have a protective effect on the risk of endometrial cancer. Phytoestrogens are plant compounds with estrogen like activities.
There have been some claims that phytoestrogens are beneficial for fighting hormonal cancers such as breast cancer. A 2009 study found that consuming soy foods decreased. Estrogen or alpha or beta estrogen receptors depend on their concentration. It might help reduce people s risk of asthma certain types of cancer.
Intake of isoflavones may cause problems under certain circumstances. May reduce the risk of prostate. Lycopene has been linked to a lower risk of prostate cancer. Phyto oestrogens have been suggested to have a preventive effect against various cancers.
Hormone imbalance leads to a variety of health conditions including increased risk for certain cancers.