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Will i improve my chances against breast cancer if i eat more soy? do soy and soy products offer any protection against breast cancer?
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UNCERTAIN: Soy is healthy and safe. There is no convincing evidence that soy products protect against breast cancer but they are good in general and may help to reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Answered 3/4/2013
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Uncertain: Research is uncertain in this area. An asian study showed less cancer in women who used high amouns of soy, but not sure it can be compared to us women. See this susang. Komen site: http://ww5.Komen.Org/contentsimpleleft.Aspx?Id=6442451776.
Answered 10/4/2016
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