Breaking Medical News: Mushrooms Protect Against Breast Cancer

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From the PCRM group, latest breaking news on mushrooms! Another good reason for

us all to be eating good things!!!!!

 

Best, Pat

 

Mushrooms Protect Against Breast Cancer

 

Mushrooms may reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to a case-control

study conducted in southeast China. Researchers analyzed dietary records from

more than 2,000 pre- and postmenopausal women with breast cancer and a group of

matched healthy controls. Intake of fresh mushrooms (greater than or equal to 10

grams per day) and dried mushrooms (greater than or equal to 4 grams per day)

decreased risk by 64 percent and 47 percent, respectively. The most commonly

eaten mushroom in this study was the white button mushroom; one small white

button mushroom weighs 10 grams. An additional protective effect was seen when

mushrooms and green tea were both consumed.

 

Zhang M, Huang J, Xie X, Holman CD. Dietary intakes of mushrooms and green tea

combine to reduce the risk of breast cancer in Chinese women. Int J Cancer.

2009;124:1404-1408.

 

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