Dietary fiber and the risk of breast cancer
Researchers in North Carolina and in China reviewed the association between dietary fiber intake and risk of breast cancer.
First, the details.
- 10 studies involving 16,848 cases and 712,195 participants were reviewed.
- Data from the studies were combined for a meta-analysis.
And, the results.
- Every 10 grams/day increment in dietary fiber intake was associated with a significant 7% reduction in breast cancer risk.
The bottom line?
The authors concluded, “This meta-analysis provides evidence of a significant inverse dose-response association between dietary fiber intake and breast cancer risk.”
The more fiber you eat, the lower your risk of breast cancer.
8/2/11 20:46 JR