Eating nuts adds health benefits!

▎Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the world, with more than 2.
26 million new cases in 2020 and nearly 700,000 deaths
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What's more worrying is that after treatment, 20%-40% of patients will eventually relapse, affecting disease control and increasing the risk of death
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Finding out the factors that affect the risk of breast cancer recurrence and death plays an important role in improving the survival of patients
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Previous studies have found that the consumption of nuts is associated with a reduced risk of death from all causes and specific causes, especially cardiovascular diseases, but the association with the risk of breast cancer death is still unknown
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Recently, a report published in the International Journal of Cancer showed that eating nuts is associated with prolonged overall survival and progression-free survival of breast cancer patients, that is, reduced risk of breast cancer death and recurrence
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Image source: WuXi AppTec's content team produced the data for this study from the Shanghai Breast Cancer Survival Study (SBCSS).
A total of 3449 female breast cancer patients aged 20-75 were enrolled, most of whom were 1- Stage 2; and their survival period has been 5 years and above
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Through the questionnaire, the researchers collected the subjects’ age, height, weight, reproductive history, cancer family history, life>
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In addition, in the 5th year after the start of the study (that is, the 10th year after the participants were diagnosed with breast cancer), the researchers followed up the participants to collect or update relevant information, including breast cancer recurrence and metastasis, and comorbidities , life>
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During the follow-up period, a total of 374 deaths occurred; 209 people had breast cancer metastasis or recurrence
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Image source: After 123RF adjusted for other factors, such as age at diagnosis, breast cancer stage, physical activity, etc.
, researchers found that eating nuts was associated with a reduced risk of death, recurrence, or metastasis among participants
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At the 10th year, the overall survival rate and disease progression-free survival rate of participants who consumed nuts were 93.
7% and 94.
1%, respectively; the overall survival rate and disease progression-free survival rate of participants who did not consume nuts were 89, respectively % And 86.
2%
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Compared with participants who did not eat nuts, eating nuts was associated with a 10% reduction in the risk of death and a 48% reduction in the risk of breast cancer recurrence or metastasis
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In peanuts, walnuts or other types of nuts, the researchers found a similar association; and the beneficial effect of eating nuts on participants with stage 1-2 breast cancer was higher than the effect on participants with stage 3-4 breast cancer
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In addition, with the increase in nut consumption, the impact on the risk of death, recurrence or metastasis gradually strengthened
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Compared with participants who did not eat nuts, a small amount (≤17.
32 g/week) of nuts was associated with a 45% reduction in the risk of breast cancer recurrence or metastasis, and there was no significant association with the risk of death; often (>17.
32 g/week) Week) eating nuts is associated with a 52% reduction in the risk of breast cancer recurrence or metastasis and a 26% reduction in the risk of death
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Image source: 123RF researchers pointed out that eating nuts may have a beneficial effect on breast cancer patients through a variety of biological mechanisms
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Nuts are rich in a variety of healthy nutrients, including unsaturated fatty acids, proteins, fiber dietary vitamins, vitamins, minerals, and other biologically active ingredients, such as plant sterols and phenolic compounds.
Some of these ingredients may affect breast cancer cells.
Produce an inhibitory effect to prevent breast cancer recurrence; eating nuts can help reduce cholesterol levels, inhibit oxidation and regulate endothelial dysfunction, and may also help improve the overall survival and progression-free survival of breast cancer patients
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However, the relevant biological mechanisms have not yet been fully clarified, and further research and exploration are still needed
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Since this study is an observational study, it only shows that eating nuts is associated with a reduced risk of death, recurrence or metastasis in breast cancer patients, and does not indicate a causal relationship
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There are also some limitations in the study, such as the amount of nuts eaten depends on the recall of the participants; most of the participants have early breast cancer; when they join the study, the survival period is 5 years or more, etc.
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Image source: 123RF researchers pointed out, "Our study found for the first time that eating nuts is associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer recurrence, metastasis, or death
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Although more studies are needed to confirm our findings and clarify the biology behind the interaction Mechanism
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However, moderate consumption of nuts is an important part of a healthy diet.
This changeable life>
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"The study finally emphasized that for breast cancer patients, attention should be paid to life>
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The National Health Commission of China has issued "Dietary Guidelines for Patients with Malignant Tumors", which provides suggestions on the life>
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It is recommended to read the lungs to find out this kind of "cancer", don't be afraid! Does not belong to the collection of malignant tumors! Do not eat these drugs with your favorite foods! The survival period is expected to be extended by nearly 1 year! After suffering from lung cancer, don’t forget to do this.
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are all related to this behavior.
Don’t pay attention to blood pressure control? Beware of impaired brain health and increased risk of dementia! Especially reference materials for people of this age[1] Cong Wang, et al.
,(2021).
Nut consumption in association with overall mortality and recurrence/disease-specific mortality among long-term breast cancer survivors.
International Journal of Cancer, DOI : 10.
1002/ijc.
33824.
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Retrieved Oct 22 ,2021,from https:// Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents ( 2016 edition) Disclaimer: WuXi AppTec's content team focuses on introducing global biomedical health research progress
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