Soybeans can not prevent prostate cancer returning - Men who have undergone prostate cancer surgery still have to face their fears if the cancer returned again. Unfortunately, research shows that eating soy can not prevent this.
The study, conducted by researchers in the United States showed that the risk of prostate cancer returning in men who consumed soy supplements with men who did not consume soy supplements was as large.
"This study clearly shows that soy supplements in this situation do not provide benefits," said lead researcher Maarten Bosland of the University of Illinois, as reported by Reuters.
Some doctors believe that the content in soy called isoflavones may help prevent prostate cancer. However, recent research suggests that soy or other supplements may not reduce the risk of the disease to come back again.
These results were found after researchers Bosland and colleagues looked at 177 men who have prostate cancer surgery less than four months. Some patients were asked to consume soy or placebo every day for two years. The study was stopped when researchers saw no benefit patients get from soy.
Approximately 27 percent of participants who consumed soy had prostate cancer returning, while the same thing happens in 30 percent of participants who took the placebo. Although surprised by the results obtained, Bosland claimed grateful because the results are quite clear.
The study, conducted by researchers in the United States showed that the risk of prostate cancer returning in men who consumed soy supplements with men who did not consume soy supplements was as large.
"This study clearly shows that soy supplements in this situation do not provide benefits," said lead researcher Maarten Bosland of the University of Illinois, as reported by Reuters.
Some doctors believe that the content in soy called isoflavones may help prevent prostate cancer. However, recent research suggests that soy or other supplements may not reduce the risk of the disease to come back again.
These results were found after researchers Bosland and colleagues looked at 177 men who have prostate cancer surgery less than four months. Some patients were asked to consume soy or placebo every day for two years. The study was stopped when researchers saw no benefit patients get from soy.
Approximately 27 percent of participants who consumed soy had prostate cancer returning, while the same thing happens in 30 percent of participants who took the placebo. Although surprised by the results obtained, Bosland claimed grateful because the results are quite clear.
