Evidence exists indicating that Brassica vegetables reduce prostate cancer risk.
Brassica vegetables and prostate cancer risk: a review of the epidemiological evidence.
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Abstract
Epidemiological studies have yielded conflicting results on the associations of diet with prostate cancer. We review evidence that Brassica vegetables are associated with reduced prostate cancer risk. Brassica vegetables, which include broccoli, cabbage, mustard and collard greens, and bok choy, contain glucosinolates, the metabolic breakdown products of which are potent modulators of xenobiotic-metabolizing enzymes that protect DNA from damage. Twelve published studies give some information about Brassica vegetables and prostate cancer risk; six of these studies can be clearly interpreted. Of these, three reported statistically significant reduced risks (P
Affiliation
Cancer Prevention Research Program, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, WA 98109, USA. [email protected]
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- PubMed ID:
- 12235639
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