20 mg/d isoflavones dieatary intake reduces risk of colorectal neoplasms in Asians
Objectives:
Epidemiological studies suggest that soya consumption as a source of phyto-oestrogens and isoflavones may be associated with a reduced risk of colorectal cancer. However, findings have not yet been synthesised for all groups of phyto-oestrogens. Therefore, this review article (meta-analysis) has been conducted.
Does soya consumption reduce colorectal cancer risk?
Study design:
This review article included 16 studies (case-control studies and cohort studies).