Re: broccoli and cauliflower reduce prostate cancer 45%

[Guest guest]

Broccoli sprouts have been touted as much more effective than broccoli. See:

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/press/1997/SEPT/970903.HTM

I have noticed that broccoli sprouts are getting harder and harder to find in stores. My reliable sources don’t sell them anymore. Methinks the public becomes enamored with these things and then something “new” comes along (the latest food craze seems to be pomegranate), the public forgets about the old food fad, and then stores stop carrying the item . I’ve complained about this and asked my old sources to restock the sprouts, but it looks like one of the only customers who buys them. Whole Foods sells broccoli sprouts but the brand sold there turns bad after a day (regardless of the date on the sprouts).

If anyone else (Tony?) in the DC area is finding broccoli sprouts that are hardy and last at least a few days please let me know.

From: Dave <davemaddux@...>

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Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:59:52 -0000

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Subject: [ ] broccoli and cauliflower reduce prostate cancer 45%

Study released in July says just 1 serving per week of broccoli and

cauliflower reduce prostate cancer by 45%, a good thing to know if you

are a man that plans to live a long time. I read somewhere that if

you live long enough, your probability of prostate cancer is 100%.

Dave

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link:

http://www.nutraingredients.com/news-by-product/news.asp?id=78558 & idCat=67 & k=broccoli-cruciferous-vegetables-prostate-cancer <http://www.nutraingredients.com/news-by-product/news.asp?id=78558 & amp;idCat=67 & amp;k=broccoli-cruciferous-vegetables-prostate-cancer>

full text:

Broccoli and cauliflower may slash prostate cancer risk

27/7/2007 - Eating more than one serving of broccoli and cauliflower a

week may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by up to 45 per cent, says

a new study.

[Guest guest]

I am always apprehensive about buying sprouts. They are not that hard to grow from seed and you know they will be fresh and clean . Shelf life can't be very good, without chemicals.I don't see the sprouting gear that I bought several years ago, but I suspect there's any number of workable solutions available today. JROn Sep 19, 2007, at 3:00 PM, Francesca Skelton wrote:Broccoli sprouts have been touted as much  more effective than broccoli.  See: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/press/1997/SEPT/970903.HTMI have noticed that broccoli sprouts are getting harder and harder to find in stores.  My reliable sources don’t sell them anymore.  Methinks the public becomes enamored with these things and then something “new” comes along (the latest food craze seems to be pomegranate), the public forgets about the old food fad, and then stores stop carrying the item .  I’ve complained about this and asked my old sources to restock the sprouts, but it looks like one of the only customers who buys them.  Whole Foods sells broccoli sprouts but the brand sold there turns bad after a day (regardless of the date on the sprouts).If anyone else (Tony?) in the DC area is finding broccoli sprouts that are hardy and last at least a few days please let me know.From: Dave <davemaddux >Reply-< >Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:59:52 -0000< >Subject: [ ] broccoli and cauliflower reduce prostate cancer 45%   Study released in July says just 1 serving per week of broccoli andcauliflower reduce prostate cancer by 45%, a good thing to know if youare a man that plans to live a long time.  I read somewhere that ifyou live long enough, your probability of prostate cancer is 100%.Dave++++++++++++++++++++++++++link:http://www.nutraingredients.com/news-by-product/news.asp?id=78558 & idCat=67 & k=broccoli-cruciferous-vegetables-prostate-cancer<http://www.nutraingredients.com/news-by-product/news.asp?id=78558 & amp;idCat=67 & amp;k=broccoli-cruciferous-vegetables-prostate-cancer> full text:Broccoli and cauliflower may slash prostate cancer risk 27/7/2007 - Eating more than one serving of broccoli and cauliflower aweek may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by up to 45 per cent, saysa new study.

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Energy levels increased with eating more fruit and/or vegetables in the below pdf-availed paper describing the prospective (a good type of study) with different prostate cancer forms. Legumes had no relationship with prostate cancer risk. A variety of specific vegetables may be the best option.Kirsh VA, s U, Mayne ST, Subar AF, Chatterjee N, CC, RB.Prospective Study of Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Risk of Prostate Cancer.J Natl Cancer Inst. 2007 Jul 24; [Epub ahead of print]PMID: 17652276Background Several epidemiologic studies have reported associations between fruit and vegetable intake and reduced risk of prostate cancer, but the findings are inconsistent and data on clinically relevant advanced prostate cancer are limited.Methods We evaluated the association between prostate cancer risk and intake of fruits and vegetables in 1338 patients with prostate cancer among 29361 men (average follow-up

= 4.2 years) in the screening arm of the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial. Participants completed both a general risk factor and a 137-item food-frequency questionnaire at baseline. proportional hazards models were used to estimate relative risks (RRs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). All statistical tests were two-sided.Results Vegetable and fruit consumption was not related to prostate cancer risk overall; however, risk of extraprostatic prostate cancer (stage III or IV tumors) decreased with increasing vegetable intake (RR = 0.41, 95% CI = 0.22 to 0.74, for high versus low intake; P(trend) = .01). This association was mainly explained by intake of cruciferous vegetables (RR = 0.60, 95% CI = 0.36 to 0.98, for high versus low intake; P(trend) = .02), in particular, broccoli (RR = 0.55, 95% CI = 0.34 to 0.89, for >1 serving per week versus <1 serving per month; P(trend) = .02) and cauliflower (RR = 0.48, 95% CI = 0.25 to

0.89 for >1 serving per week versus <1 serving per month; P(trend) = .03). We found some evidence that risk of aggressive prostate cancer decreased with increasing spinach consumption, but the findings were not consistently statistically significant when restricted to extraprostatic disease.Conclusion High intake of cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli and cauliflower, may be associated with reduced risk of aggressive prostate cancer, particularly extraprostatic disease.Table 3. Relative risk of total, aggressive, and extraprostatic prostate cancer by intake of cruciferous and dark green vegetables*================================================================== ---Intake categoryVegetable---1 2 3 4 PTrend**==================================================================BroccoliServings <1/mo 1-3/mo 1/wk >1/wkTotal cases, No. 501 335 235 267RR (95%

CI)***All prostate cancer 1.00 (referent) 0.99 (0.86 to 1.14) 0.94 (0.80 to 1.10) 0.91 (0.77 to 1.06) .19Aggressive prostate cancer 1.00 (referent) 0.93 (0.74 to 1.15) 0.80 (0.62 to 1.03) 0.76 (0.59 to 0.99) .03Extraprostatic cancer 1.00 (referent) 0.88 (0.61 to 1.27) 1.02 (0.69 to 1.51) 0.55 (0.34 to 0.89) .02CauliflowerServings <1/mo 1-3/mo 1/wk >1/wkTotal cases, No. 695 317 185 141RR (95% CI)***All prostate cancer 1.00 (referent) 0.98 (0.86 to 1.12) 0.96 (0.81 to 1.13) 0.87 (0.72 to 1.04) .13Aggressive prostate cancer 1.00 (referent) 0.91 (0.74 to 1.14) 0.97 (0.74 to 1.26) 0.75 (0.55 to 1.03) .10Extraprostatic cancer 1.00 (referent) 0.84 (0.59 to 1.21) 0.98 (0.64 to 1.50) 0.48 (0.25 to 0.89) .03Cole slaw/cabbage/sauerkrautServings <1/mo 1-3/mo 1/wk >1/wkTotal cases, No. 546 428 199 165RR (95% CI)***All prostate cancer 1.00 (referent) 1.03 (0.91 to 1.18) 0.90 (0.77 to 1.07) 0.88 (0.74 to

1.06) .11Aggressive prostate cancer 1.00 (referent) 0.99 (0.81 to 1.21) 0.70 (0.52 to 0.93) 0.93 (0.70 to 1.24) .31Extraprostatic cancer 1.00 (referent) 0.93 (0.67 to 1.29) 0.61 (0.38 to 1.00) 0.64 (0.38 to 1.09) .04Brussels sproutsServings <1/mo 1-3/mo 1/wk >1/wkTotal cases, No. 1097 148 64 29RR (95% CI)***All prostate cancer 1.00 (referent) 1.07 (0.90 to 1.28) 1.04 (0.80 to 1.33) 0.88 (0.61 to 1.27) .86Aggressive prostate cancer 1.00 (referent) 0.92 (0.68 to 1.24) 1.39 (0.97 to 1.99) 0.89 (0.49 to 1.63) .69Extraprostatic cancer 1.00 (referent) 0.84 (0.50 to 1.41) 1.58 (0.89 to 2.79) 0.71 (0.22 to 2.23) .94Mustard/turnip greens/collard/kaleServings <1/mo 1-3/mo 1/wk >1/wkTotal cases, No. 1185 85 30 38RR (95% CI)***All prostate cancer 1.00 (referent) 1.14 (0.89 to 1.45) 0.82 (0.56 to 1.19) 1.24 (0.87 to 1.77) .40Aggressive prostate cancer 1.00 (referent) 0.75 (0.48 to 1.18) 0.77 (0.42 to 1.41)

1.24 (0.71 to 2.15) .89Extraprostatic cancer 1.00 (referent) 0.54 (0.21 to 1.37) 1.35 (0.56 to 3.23) 0.85 (0.25 to 2.85) .80SpinachServings <1/mo 1-3/mo 1 to <2/wk =/>2/wkTotal cases, No. 576 578 125 59RR (95% CI)***All prostate cancer 1.00 (referent) 0.92 (0.81 to 1.03) 1.01 (0.83 to 1.23) 0.81 (0.61 to 1.06) .23Aggressive prostate cancer 1.00 (referent) 0.91 (0.75 to 1.10) 0.80 (0.56 to 1.13) 0.63 (0.38 to 1.02) .03Extraprostatic cancer 1.00 (referent) 0.74 (0.54 to 1.01) 0.82 (0.47 to 1.44) 0.69 (0.32 to 1.52) .26================================================================== * Servings are given as number per time. Aggressive prostate cancer was defined as a Gleason score of 7 or more or stage III or IV (n = 520). Extraprostatic prostate cancer = stage III or IV (n = 189); RR = relative risk; CI = confidence interval. ** Two-sided chi-square test for trend was

used. *** Adjusted for age (continuous), total energy (quintiles; 0-1620, 1621-2019, 2020-2424, 2425-2984, or >2984 kcal/day), race (white, black, Asian/Pacific Islander, or other), study center, family history of prostate cancer (yes or no), body mass index (<25, 25 to 30 kg/m 2 , or =/>30 kg/m 2 ), smoking status (never, current, former, or pipe or cigar only), physical activity (i.e., hours spent in vigorous activity per week; none, <1, 1, 2, 3, or =/>4), supplemental vitamin E intake (0, 0-30 IU/day, >30-400 IU/day, >400 IU/day, or past use), total fat intake (quintiles; 0-62, 63-72, 73-79, 80-88, or >88 g/day), red meat intake (quintiles; 0-44, 45-69, 70-98, 99-146, or >146 g/day), diabetes (yes or no), aspirin use (never, <1 pill per day, or =/>1 pill per day), and previous number of prostate cancer screening examinations during the follow-up period (as a time-dependent variable; continuous).-- Al Pater, alpater at SHAW.ca Study released in July says just 1 serving per week of broccoli andcauliflower reduce prostate cancer by 45%, a good thing to know if youare a man that plans to live a long time. I read somewhere that ifyou live long enough, your probability of prostate cancer is 100%.Dave++++++++++++ +++++++++ +++++link:http://www.nutraing redients. com/news- by-product/ news.asp? id=78558 & idCat=67 & k=broccoli- cruciferous- vegetables- prostate- cancer

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Have you had success with broccoli sprouts? They’re very difficult to grow.

From: <crjohnr@...>

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Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:20:39 -0500

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Subject: Re: [ ] broccoli and cauliflower reduce prostate cancer 45%

I am always apprehensive about buying sprouts. They are not that hard to grow from seed and you know they will be fresh and clean . Shelf life can't be very good, without chemicals.

I don't see the sprouting gear that I bought several years ago, but I suspect there's any number of workable solutions available today. 

JR

On Sep 19, 2007, at 3:00 PM, Francesca Skelton wrote:

Broccoli sprouts have been touted as much  more effective than broccoli.  See:

http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/press/1997/SEPT/970903.HTM

I have noticed that broccoli sprouts are getting harder and harder to find in stores.  My reliable sources don’t sell them anymore.  Methinks the public becomes enamored with these things and then something “new” comes along (the latest food craze seems to be pomegranate), the public forgets about the old food fad, and then stores stop carrying the item .  I’ve complained about this and asked my old sources to restock the sprouts, but it looks like one of the only customers who buys them.  Whole Foods sells broccoli sprouts but the brand sold there turns bad after a day (regardless of the date on the sprouts).

If anyone else (Tony?) in the DC area is finding broccoli sprouts that are hardy and last at least a few days please let me know.

From: Dave <davemaddux@...>

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Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:59:52 -0000

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Subject: [ ] broccoli and cauliflower reduce prostate cancer 45%

 

 

 

Study released in July says just 1 serving per week of broccoli and

cauliflower reduce prostate cancer by 45%, a good thing to know if you

are a man that plans to live a long time.  I read somewhere that if

you live long enough, your probability of prostate cancer is 100%.

Dave

++++++++++++++++++++++++++

link:

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full text:

Broccoli and cauliflower may slash prostate cancer risk

27/7/2007 - Eating more than one serving of broccoli and cauliflower a

week may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by up to 45 per cent, says

a new study.

[Guest guest]

IIRC they were small and bitter(sharp) tasting, but not that hard to grow. I prefer sunflower sprouts. Bigger and milder.I've got some broccoli seeds in the cupboard so I'll try a new batch and give you a report.It'll take about a week.JROn Sep 19, 2007, at 5:04 PM, Francesca Skelton wrote:Have you had success with broccoli sprouts?  They’re very difficult to grow.From: <crjohnrbellsouth (DOT) net>Reply-< >Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:20:39 -0500< >Subject: Re: [ ] broccoli and cauliflower reduce prostate cancer 45%   I am always apprehensive about buying sprouts. They are not that hard to grow from seed and you know they will be fresh and clean . Shelf life can't be very good, without chemicals.I don't see the sprouting gear that I bought several years ago, but I suspect there's any number of workable solutions available today. JROn Sep 19, 2007, at 3:00 PM, Francesca Skelton wrote:Broccoli sprouts have been touted as much  more effective than broccoli.  See: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/press/1997/SEPT/970903.HTMI have noticed that broccoli sprouts are getting harder and harder to find in stores.  My reliable sources don’t sell them anymore.  Methinks the public becomes enamored with these things and then something “new” comes along (the latest food craze seems to be pomegranate), the public forgets about the old food fad, and then stores stop carrying the item .  I’ve complained about this and asked my old sources to restock the sprouts, but it looks like one of the only customers who buys them.  Whole Foods sells broccoli sprouts but the brand sold there turns bad after a day (regardless of the date on the sprouts).If anyone else (Tony?) in the DC area is finding broccoli sprouts that are hardy and last at least a few days please let me know.From: Dave <davemaddux >Reply-< >Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:59:52 -0000< >Subject: [ ] broccoli and cauliflower reduce prostate cancer 45%   Study released in July says just 1 serving per week of broccoli andcauliflower reduce prostate cancer by 45%, a good thing to know if youare a man that plans to live a long time.  I read somewhere that ifyou live long enough, your probability of prostate cancer is 100%.Dave++++++++++++++++++++++++++link:http://www.nutraing<http://www.nutraingredients.com/news-by-product/news.asp?id=78558 & idCat=67 & k=broccoli-cruciferous-vegetables-prostate-cancer>redients.com/news-by-product/news.asp?id=78558 & idCat=67 & k=broccoli-cruciferous-vegetables-prostate-cancer<http://www.nutraing <http://www.nutraingredients.com/news-by-product/news.asp?id=78558 & idCat=67 & k=broccoli-cruciferous-vegetables-prostate-cancer>redients.com/news-by-product/news.asp?id=78558 & amp;idCat=67 & amp;k=broccoli-cruciferous-vegetables-prostate-cancer> full text:Broccoli and cauliflower may slash prostate cancer risk 27/7/2007 - Eating more than one serving of broccoli and cauliflower aweek may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by up to 45 per cent, saysa new study.     

[Guest guest]

I love the taste of broccoli sprouts, they have a sharp 'nutty' flavor

to me. Very easy to grow with the right, very simple equipment. I've

found a reliable source of seeds .. they deliver quick, reliably and

their seeds produce abundant sprouts. A variety of seeds are

available, not just the broccoli.

Their name is " Mumm's Store " . I highly recommend them, and I have no

affiliation with them whatsoever. Just a satisfied customer

Here's is the URL:

http://www.sprouting.com/usastore/enter.html

You can buy in bulk.. up to a 5kg bag of broccoli seeds.

Francesca, For growing sprouts I bought a couple of " Easy Sprout " sets

from them. Consists of a couple of plastic cups that fit within one

another. Place seeds in one cup, soak overnight then drain and shake

out excess water. One of the cups allow for draining of the water at

the bottom but trap the seeds.

After the initial overnight soak, rinse the seeds several times per

day in the cup and shake out the excess water each time. Very easy

just involves a few minutes time to rinse. After about 5 days you'll

have a full cup of beautiful sprouts. I bought two sets to stagger the

growing sequence to always have a ready supply of fresh sprouts.

> >

> >> Broccoli sprouts have been touted as much more effective than

> >> broccoli. See:

> >>

> >> http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/press/1997/SEPT/970903.HTM

> >>

> >> I have noticed that broccoli sprouts are getting harder and harder

> >> to find in stores. My reliable sources don't sell them anymore.

> >> Methinks the public becomes enamored with these things and then

> >> something " new " comes along (the latest food craze seems to be

> >> pomegranate), the public forgets about the old food fad, and then

> >> stores stop carrying the item . I've complained about this and

> >> asked my old sources to restock the sprouts, but it looks like one

> >> of the only customers who buys them. Whole Foods sells broccoli

> >> sprouts but the brand sold there turns bad after a day (regardless

> >> of the date on the sprouts).

> >>

> >> If anyone else (Tony?) in the DC area is finding broccoli sprouts

> >> that are hardy and last at least a few days please let me know.

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> From: Dave <davemaddux@...>

> >> Reply-< >

> >> Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:59:52 -0000

> >> < >

> >> Subject: [ ] broccoli and cauliflower reduce prostate

> >> cancer 45%

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >>

> >> Study released in July says just 1 serving per week of broccoli and

> >> cauliflower reduce prostate cancer by 45%, a good thing to know if

> >> you

> >> are a man that plans to live a long time. I read somewhere that if

> >> you live long enough, your probability of prostate cancer is 100%.

> >>

> >> Dave

> >>

> >> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++

> >>

> >> link:

> >>

> >> http://www.nutraing<http://www.nutraingredients.com/news-by-

> >> product/news.asp?id=78558 & idCat=67 & k=broccoli-cruciferous-

> >> vegetables-prostate-cancer>redients.com/news-by-product/news.asp?

> >> id=78558 & idCat=67 & k=broccoli-cruciferous-vegetables-prostate-

> >> cancer<http://www.nutraing <http://www.nutraingredients.com/news-

> >> by-product/news.asp?id=78558 & idCat=67 & k=broccoli-cruciferous-

> >> vegetables-prostate-cancer>redients.com/news-by-product/news.asp?

> >> id=78558 & amp;idCat=67 & amp;k=broccoli-cruciferous-vegetables-

> >> prostate-cancer>

> >>

> >> full text:

> >>

> >> Broccoli and cauliflower may slash prostate cancer risk

> >>

> >> 27/7/2007 - Eating more than one serving of broccoli and

> >> cauliflower a

> >> week may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by up to 45 per cent,

> >> says

> >> a new study.

> >>

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

A statement such as, " I read somewhere that if you live long enough,

your probability of prostate cancer is 100% " really requires some

type of reference. Given a standard (unhealthy) Western diet, that

statement may be close to the truth, but it is very difficult to

believe that the likelihood of any specific cancer--even common

prostate cancer--is 100% for otherwise very healthy individuals.

>

> Study released in July says just 1 serving per week of broccoli and

> cauliflower reduce prostate cancer by 45%, a good thing to know if

you

> are a man that plans to live a long time. I read somewhere that if

> you live long enough, your probability of prostate cancer is 100%.

>

> Dave

>

> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++

>

> link:

>

> http://www.nutraingredients.com/news-by-product/news.asp?

id=78558 & idCat=67 & k=broccoli-cruciferous-vegetables-prostate-cancer

>

>

> full text:

>

> Broccoli and cauliflower may slash prostate cancer risk

>

> 27/7/2007 - Eating more than one serving of broccoli and

cauliflower a

> week may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by up to 45 per cent,

says

> a new study.

>

> Epidemiological and animal studies have shown that diets high in

> cruciferous vegetables result in less instances of certain cancers,

> especially lung, colon, breast and ovarian cancer, while the new

study

> suggests the veggies may also benefit prostates.

>

> Writing in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, researchers

> from Canada and the US report that an increased intake of

cruciferous

> vegetables was associated with a 40 per cent reduction in prostate

> cancer risk, with broccoli and cauliflower singled out as offering

> most protection.

>

> " High intake of cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli and

> cauliflower, may be associated with reduced risk of aggressive

> prostate cancer, " wrote lead author Kirsh from Cancer Care

> Ontario.

>

> Over half a million news cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed

every

> year world wide, and the cancer is the direct cause of over 200,000

> deaths. More worryingly, the incidence of the disease is increasing

> with a rise of 1.7 per cent over 15 years.

>

> The new study, a prospective study of 1338 men taking part in a

> long-term randomised screening trial (29361 men in total), analysed

> dietary intakes using a 137-item food frequency questionnaire and

> followed the men for an average of 4.2 years.

>

> Kirsh and co-workers report that increased intake of cruciferous

> vegetables was associated with a 40 per cent reduction in prostate

> cancer risk, with more than one serving of broccoli per week

> associated with a 45 per cent risk reduction, compared to less than

> one broccoli serving per month.

>

> Increased consumption of cauliflower was also associated with a

> significant reduction of prostate cancer, with more than one serving

> of broccoli per week associated with a 52 per cent risk reduction,

> compared to less than one broccoli serving per month.

>

> While no overall association was reported for vegetable consumption

> for overall prostate cancer risk, a significant risk reduction was

> reported for stage III and IV tumours.

>

> A protective trend was also observed for increasing spinach

> consumption, but not statistically significant.

>

> The researchers note that the study is limited by the fact that

people

> with regular and high intake of fruit and vegetables tend to lead

> healthier lifestyles with more exercise, and lower smoking rates.

>

> The cancer-fighting properties of broccoli, a member of the crucifer

> family of vegetables, are not new and previous studies have related

> these benefits to the high levels of active plant chemicals called

> glucosinolates. These are metabolised by the body into

isothiocynates,

> and evidence suggests these are powerful anti-carcinogens. The main

> isothiocynate from broccoli is sulforaphane.

>

> Some broccoli-extracts are currently available on the market, such

as

> Cyvex's Nutrition's BroccoPlus, combines six per cent glucosinolates

> with sulforaphane, delivering high doses of these compounds in

powder

> form, and B & D Nutritional Ingredients' sgs-100, a broccoli seed

> extract from a plant strain that is reported to be unusually high in

> sulforaphane glucisinolate (SGS).

>

> The other researchers were affiliated with Yale University School of

> Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Seattle),

University

> of Washington, National Cancer Institute (National Institutes of

> Health), Department of Health and Human Services, and the phine

> Ford Cancer Center (Detroit).

>

> Source: Journal of the National Cancer Institute

> Published on-line ahead of print, doi:10.1093/jnci/djm065

> " Prospective Study of Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Risk of

Prostate

> Cancer "

> Authors: V.A. Kirsh, U. s, S.T. Mayne, A.F. Subar, N.

Chatterjee,

> C.C. , R.B. on behalf of the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal

> and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial

>

[Guest guest]

The statement was just my conversational narrative and not presented

as scientific fact. If I could remember where I heard/read it, I

would have cited it. If I stumble over it again will pass it on.

> >

> > Study released in July says just 1 serving per week of broccoli and

> > cauliflower reduce prostate cancer by 45%, a good thing to know if

> you

> > are a man that plans to live a long time. I read somewhere that if

> > you live long enough, your probability of prostate cancer is 100%.

> >

> > Dave

> >

> > ++++++++++++++++++++++++++

> >

> > link:

> >

> > http://www.nutraingredients.com/news-by-product/news.asp?

> id=78558 & idCat=67 & k=broccoli-cruciferous-vegetables-prostate-cancer

> >

> >

> > full text:

> >

> > Broccoli and cauliflower may slash prostate cancer risk

> >

> > 27/7/2007 - Eating more than one serving of broccoli and

> cauliflower a

> > week may reduce the risk of prostate cancer by up to 45 per cent,

> says

> > a new study.

> >

> > Epidemiological and animal studies have shown that diets high in

> > cruciferous vegetables result in less instances of certain cancers,

> > especially lung, colon, breast and ovarian cancer, while the new

> study

> > suggests the veggies may also benefit prostates.

> >

> > Writing in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, researchers

> > from Canada and the US report that an increased intake of

> cruciferous

> > vegetables was associated with a 40 per cent reduction in prostate

> > cancer risk, with broccoli and cauliflower singled out as offering

> > most protection.

> >

> > " High intake of cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli and

> > cauliflower, may be associated with reduced risk of aggressive

> > prostate cancer, " wrote lead author Kirsh from Cancer Care

> > Ontario.

> >

> > Over half a million news cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed

> every

> > year world wide, and the cancer is the direct cause of over 200,000

> > deaths. More worryingly, the incidence of the disease is increasing

> > with a rise of 1.7 per cent over 15 years.

> >

> > The new study, a prospective study of 1338 men taking part in a

> > long-term randomised screening trial (29361 men in total), analysed

> > dietary intakes using a 137-item food frequency questionnaire and

> > followed the men for an average of 4.2 years.

> >

> > Kirsh and co-workers report that increased intake of cruciferous

> > vegetables was associated with a 40 per cent reduction in prostate

> > cancer risk, with more than one serving of broccoli per week

> > associated with a 45 per cent risk reduction, compared to less than

> > one broccoli serving per month.

> >

> > Increased consumption of cauliflower was also associated with a

> > significant reduction of prostate cancer, with more than one serving

> > of broccoli per week associated with a 52 per cent risk reduction,

> > compared to less than one broccoli serving per month.

> >

> > While no overall association was reported for vegetable consumption

> > for overall prostate cancer risk, a significant risk reduction was

> > reported for stage III and IV tumours.

> >

> > A protective trend was also observed for increasing spinach

> > consumption, but not statistically significant.

> >

> > The researchers note that the study is limited by the fact that

> people

> > with regular and high intake of fruit and vegetables tend to lead

> > healthier lifestyles with more exercise, and lower smoking rates.

> >

> > The cancer-fighting properties of broccoli, a member of the crucifer

> > family of vegetables, are not new and previous studies have related

> > these benefits to the high levels of active plant chemicals called

> > glucosinolates. These are metabolised by the body into

> isothiocynates,

> > and evidence suggests these are powerful anti-carcinogens. The main

> > isothiocynate from broccoli is sulforaphane.

> >

> > Some broccoli-extracts are currently available on the market, such

> as

> > Cyvex's Nutrition's BroccoPlus, combines six per cent glucosinolates

> > with sulforaphane, delivering high doses of these compounds in

> powder

> > form, and B & D Nutritional Ingredients' sgs-100, a broccoli seed

> > extract from a plant strain that is reported to be unusually high in

> > sulforaphane glucisinolate (SGS).

> >

> > The other researchers were affiliated with Yale University School of

> > Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (Seattle),

> University

> > of Washington, National Cancer Institute (National Institutes of

> > Health), Department of Health and Human Services, and the phine

> > Ford Cancer Center (Detroit).

> >

> > Source: Journal of the National Cancer Institute

> > Published on-line ahead of print, doi:10.1093/jnci/djm065

> > " Prospective Study of Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Risk of

> Prostate

> > Cancer "

> > Authors: V.A. Kirsh, U. s, S.T. Mayne, A.F. Subar, N.

> Chatterjee,

> > C.C. , R.B. on behalf of the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal

> > and Ovarian Cancer Screening Trial

> >

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