Research
Micronutrients & recovery
High intake of soybeans and isoflavones is associated with lower risks of breast and prostate cancer, as well as reduced cardiovascular mortality.
Include soy products (tofu, edamame, miso) regularly in your diet. This provides isoflavones which are linked to lower risks of breast and prostate cancer, as well as cardiovascular benefits.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
Soybeans are mostly consumed in Asian countries, including Japan, and are the sole source of isoflavones, which are known to have anticancer and anticardiovascular effects. Isoflavone intake in the amounts consumed in Asian populations is associated with lower risks of breast and prostate cancer.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple prospective studies and meta-analyses cited in the text.
Source
Why has Japan become the world’s most long-lived country: insights from a food and nutrition perspective
Shoichiro Tsugane · European Journal of Clinical Nutrition · 2020
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