New research in China has found that eating mushrooms can cut the risk of breast cancer in women by two thirds. The study also showed that women who take mushroom diet with green tea saw an even greater benefit. The cancer risk was reduced by almost 90 percent among this group of women.
Research showed that women having at least a third of an ounce of fresh mushrooms on daily basis cut 65 percent risk of developing a tumour.
“Higher intake of mushrooms decreased cancer risk in both pre- and post-menopausal Chinese women,” The Daily Express quoted researchers, as saying. Result shows that mushrooms work similarly to breast cancer drugs called aromatase inhibitors which block the body’s production of the cancer-feeding hormone oestrogen.
Dr Julie Sharp, Cancer Research UK’s senior science information manager, said, “Both green tea and mushrooms have previously been reported to lower cancer risk”. While this research adds to the evidence, more research is needed to reach conclusion of these observations and find out if they are relevant to UK women as well. “It is important to remember there is no one particular ‘super’ food that will protect you from cancer. Large scientific studies have proven that the best way to reduce your risk of many cancers is to eat a healthy, balanced diet.” Said Dr Sharp.
Research showed that women having at least a third of an ounce of fresh mushrooms on daily basis cut 65 percent risk of developing a tumour.
“Higher intake of mushrooms decreased cancer risk in both pre- and post-menopausal Chinese women,” The Daily Express quoted researchers, as saying. Result shows that mushrooms work similarly to breast cancer drugs called aromatase inhibitors which block the body’s production of the cancer-feeding hormone oestrogen.
Dr Julie Sharp, Cancer Research UK’s senior science information manager, said, “Both green tea and mushrooms have previously been reported to lower cancer risk”. While this research adds to the evidence, more research is needed to reach conclusion of these observations and find out if they are relevant to UK women as well. “It is important to remember there is no one particular ‘super’ food that will protect you from cancer. Large scientific studies have proven that the best way to reduce your risk of many cancers is to eat a healthy, balanced diet.” Said Dr Sharp.
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