Cruciferous Vegetables Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk in Long-Term Study

Large cohort data suggest diets rich in broccoli, kale, and cauliflower may be associated with modest reductions in breast cancer risk, including estrogen receptor negative disease.

A 30-year analysis of more than 238,000 women suggests higher intake of cruciferous vegetables and their glucosinolate compounds may be associated with a lower risk of breast cancer, with potentially stronger effects for estrogen receptor negative tumors and for women with higher body mass index.

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Breast cancer remains one of the most common …