Estrogen in the fat of dairy products may fuel cancers that are hormone
related, including cancers of the breast and prostate, research suggests.
In one study of breast cancer patients, women who ate more than one serving daily of high-fat dairy products were about 50 percent more likely to die of breast cancer than other patients.
The link may be due to estrogen. This hormone is soluble in fat, so it is found in higher concentrations in high-fat dairy products. And some types of breast cancer have estrogen receptors and are fueled by estrogen.
However, a healthy, well balanced diet is more important to prevent cancers. A healthy diet should also be high in fibre and include at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables each day. And it is best to avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake.
In one study of breast cancer patients, women who ate more than one serving daily of high-fat dairy products were about 50 percent more likely to die of breast cancer than other patients.
The link may be due to estrogen. This hormone is soluble in fat, so it is found in higher concentrations in high-fat dairy products. And some types of breast cancer have estrogen receptors and are fueled by estrogen.
However, a healthy, well balanced diet is more important to prevent cancers. A healthy diet should also be high in fibre and include at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables each day. And it is best to avoid smoking and limit alcohol intake.
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