CANCER: Good news! Fiber intake can reduce the risk of breast cancer!

April 7, 2020 / / -- An analysis of all relevant prospective studies has shown that eating high-fiber foods is associated with reducing the incidence of breast cancer.
the study was published in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society (ACS).
Maryam Farvid of the Harvard School of Public Health and her colleagues searched all the relevant prospective studies published before July 2019 because the results of the study on the potential relationship between fiber intake and breast cancer were inconsistent.
: When the researchers compiled data from 20 observational studies they found, people who ate the most fiber had an 8 percent lower risk of breast cancer.
soluble fiber was associated with a lower risk of breast cancer, and higher total fiber intake was associated with a lower risk in pre- and post-menoque women.
Farvid said: "Our study provides evidence that lifestyle factors, such as adjustable eating habits, may affect the risk of breast cancer.
findings provide research evidence for the American Cancer Society's dietary guidelines, highlighting the importance of fiber-rich diets, including fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
important, these findings do not prove that dietary fiber directly reduces the risk of breast cancer, so randomized clinical trials are needed to test this causal relationship," he said.
() References: 1. Fiber-linked to lower breast cancer risk (2) Maryam S. Farvid et al. Fibers and breast cancers: a system review and meta-analysis of prospective studies. CANCER; Published Online: April 6, 2020 (DOI: 10.1002/cncr.32816)