Soybean Diet and Breast Cancer Prevention (1995)

Title:

Soybean Diet and Breast Cancer Prevention

Key words:

soy milk, ovarian hormones

Research Institution:

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Location:

Texas

Researcher:

Lee-Jane W Lu

Project Description:

Dr. Lu assessed the effect of a soy milk dietary supplement, given to premenopausal women, on levels of ovarian hormones and other parameters of hormonal function, to furnish information on diets that may protect against breast cancer.

Cancer Site(s)

Breast

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