What are the cancer-preventing benefits of soy?

What are the cancer-preventing benefits of soy?

Soy is found in foods such as tofu, miso, soy sauce, and tempeh. Soy contains large amounts of substances known as isoflavones that help treat hot flashes. Isoflavones can also help prevent cancer. Soy may reduce the risk of prostate cancer although a high intake of soy was associated with an increased risk of death. Soy may also reduce the risk of lung and endometrial cancers but might increase the risk of bladder cancer. Soy may also prolong survival breast cancer recurrence regardless of tamoxifen use. Email us at info@icrmc.org and check out our home website www.icrmc.org at the Institute of Cancer Restorative Medicine to tell us about any dietary supplements you’re taking, such as herbs, vitamins, minerals, and natural or home remedies. We will be available to help you out. Remember that becoming healthy is a slow process. Remember that health is not just about what you are eating but it is about what you are thinking.