Researchers in North Carolina and in China reviewed the association between dietary fiber intake and risk of breast cancer.

First, the details.

• 10 studies involving 16,848 cases and 712,195 participants were reviewed.
• Data from the studies were combined for a meta-analysis.

And, the results.

• Every 10 grams/day increment in dietary fiber intake was associated with a significant 7% reduction in breast cancer risk.

The bottom line?

The authors concluded, “This meta-analysis provides evidence of a significant inverse dose-response association between dietary fiber intake and breast cancer risk.”

The more fiber you eat, the lower your risk of breast cancer.

8/2/11 20:46 JR