Consuming soy foods such as soy milk and tofu and cruciferous vegetables such as cabbages, kale and broccoli may help reduce common side effects of treatment in breast cancer survivors, researchers say. Treatments designed to prevent breast cancer recurrence often inhibit the body's production or use of oestrogen -- the hormone that can fuel breast cancer growth. As a result, such patients often experience hot flushes and night sweats, among other side effects that are commonly post menopause.
The findings, led by researchers from Georgetown University, showed that intake of cruciferous vegetables and soy foods were associated with fewer reports of menopausal symptoms. Higher soy intake was also associated with less reported fatigue. Phytochemicals or bioactive food components, such as isoflavones in soy foods and glucosinolates in cruciferous vegetables may be the source of the…
