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What is the technical definition of phytoestrogens and does it cause or prevent breast cancer?
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See below: Phytoestrogens are plant based items found in some foods eaten, commonly seen in soy food products. Ongoing research suggested some protective benefit from bresst cancer in studies in china. Studies are still ongoing. Probably not harmful. See this site: http://m.Cancer.Org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/complementaryandalternativemedicine/dietandnutrition/soybean.
Answered 10/24/2017
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