Comment: This study shows that in breast cancer patients, soy consumption was associated with reduced rates of both recurrence and death from breast cancer, as well as improved overall survival, not only breast cancer specific survival. Summary: Clinical Bottom Line: This large, population-based cohort study of 5,033 Chinese breast cancer survivors found that higher soy […]
Comment: The damaging myth that soy intake is negative still persists despite all evidence to the contrary. This is another study showing that in breast cancer not only is it not harmful, but protective. Summary: Clinical Bottom Line This narrative review concludes that women with breast cancer can safely consume soy foods, regardless of their […]
Comment: I love my coffee – even roast my own beans. I also gave it up for about a dozen years because I was told how bad it was for me. As the research has continued to come it, it shows just how wrong that thinking is. Both coffee and tea have significant benefits. I […]
Comment: Interesting mechanism regarding the depletion of arginine, and restoration of function with arginine or citrulline supplementation. Does that indicate that supplementing with those would benefit people on immunotherapy regardless – there is data to support that it does, see here. Summary: Sucralose Consumption Ablates Cancer Immunotherapy Response Through Microbiome Disruption Clinical Bottom Line This […]
Comment: Another study showing that animal protein intake does not increase death rates. In fact, this study links higher animal protein intake to a reduced risk of cancer, albeit small. Clinical Bottom Line This large cohort study found no association between the usual intake of either animal or plant protein and the risk of […]
COMMENT: The application to sugary drinks is obvious, however I would extend it to fruit and fruit juice consumption as well which both have high amounts of fructose and glucose, as well as sucrose. As examples: Fruit / Juice Serving Size Fructose (g) Glucose (g) Total Sugars (g) Whole Fruits Apple […]
