Soy Foods and Breast Cancer Risk

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Soy Foods and Breast Cancer Risk
5,033 women 3.9-yr study

• A high soy intake compared to a low intake,
  reduced breast cancer recurrence by 32.
• Maximum protection occurred with 11 grams of soy
  protein eaten daily.

Breast Cancer Recurrence (RR)
Soy Protein Intake/Day (g)
Journal of the American Medical Association.
2009302(22)2437-2443.
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Soy Protects Against Breast Cancer

• Eating at least 11 grams of soy protein per day
  gave maximal protection against breast cancer.

• Foods that provide at least 11 g of soy protein
• Soymilk, 1½ cups
• Cooked soybeans, ½ cup
• Soy nuts, dry roasted, 1 oz.
• Tofu, ½ cup (1/4 block)
• Soy miso, 1/3 cup
• Soy tempeh, 1/3 cup
• Source USDA Food Tables.
  

Journal of the American Medical Association.
2009302(22)2437-2443.