A recent study of 82,483 men found that those with the highest intake of legumes had an 11% reduced risk of prostate cancer and a 26% reduced risk of nonlocalized or high-grade cancer.

Researchers observed no risk reduction associated with intake of isoflavones, however.

 

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These findings appear in the International Journal of Cancer (2008;123:927-932).

From the July 01, 2008 Issue of Renal and Urology News

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Epidemiology Prostate Cancer