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Eating soya foods during childhood can reduce the risk of breast cancer by 60 per cent according to a new study of more than 1,500 Asian American women. The greatest protective effect was seen in those eating soya six times a month, compared to less than three, from childhood onwards. A further protective effect was also seen in those who ate soya during adolescence and adulthood. Previous studies have shown similar protective effects of eating soya before adulthood.
Korde et al., 2009. Childhood soy intake and breast cancer risk in Asian American women. Cancer, Epidemiology Biomarkers and Prevention. 18 (4) 1050-1059.
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Dr. Justine Butler
Justine joined Viva! in 2005 after graduating from Bristol University with a PhD in molecular biology. After working as a campaigner, then researcher and writer, she is now Viva!’s head of research and her work focuses on animals, the environment and health. Justine’s scientific training helps her research and write both in-depth scientific reports, such as White Lies and the Meat Report, as well as easy-to-read factsheets and myth-busting articles for consumer magazines and updates on the latest research. Justine also recently wrote the Vegan for the Planet guide for Viva!’s Vegan Now campaign.
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