Study found that eating flaxseed can reduce the mortality of breast cancer

According to a new German study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, eating flaxseed can reduce breast cancer mortality by 40% Plant seeds, wheat and a variety of vegetables contain special plant compounds called phytoestrogens There are two main types of phytoestrogens: isoflavones and lignans Isoflavones are mainly found in beans, fruits and vegetables Lignans are mainly found in flaxseed, lentils, Cereals, wheat, fennel, sunflower seeds, onions and other plants The content of lignans in flaxseed is very high Flaxseed can be eaten with cereal, salad, cake or yoghurt Once in the human body, lignans will attach to human estrogen, and play the role of anti-cancer Scientists at the German Cancer Research Center studied blood vessels from more than 1000 women diagnosed with premenopausal breast cancer for three years Scientists analyzed the levels of enterolactone (a substance converted from flaxseed plant chemicals) in the subjects' intestines after eating flaxseed The results showed that compared with women with the lowest levels of enterolactone, women with the highest levels of enterolactone had a two-fifth (40%) reduction in mortality In addition, the high level of enterolactone can also reduce the risk of breast cancer spread and recurrence by 40% According to scientists, phytoestrogens such as lignans can kill cancer cells and prevent tumor recurrence The new study also helps explain why Asian women have a relatively low incidence rate of breast cancer The diet of Asian women is rich in phytoestrogens, soy isoflavones.