Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Frequent consumption of cruciferous vegetables is associated with a significant reduction in pancreatic cancer risk.
Incorporate cruciferous vegetables (such as broccoli, kale, and collards) into your diet at least four times per week. This specific type of vegetable consumption is linked to a 50-60% lower risk of pancreatic cancer compared to low consumption.
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Men and women in the highest (most frequent) quartile of cruciferous vegetable consumption (i.e., more than four times per week) experienced a significant 50%–60% decrease in risk compared with subjects in the lowest quartile.
Why this rating
Consistent trend across both sexes and races in a large study.
Source
Dietary and Nutritional Factors and Pancreatic Cancer: a Case-Control Study Based on Direct Interviews
Debra T. Silverman et al. · JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute · 1998
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