Cancer-busting fat found in soy
A FATTY ingredient in soy may explain its ability to combat bowel cancer, research suggests. Scientists believe soy's cancer-fighting secret is molecules called sphingadienes (SDs).
The fats were first identified in fruit flies and studies showed that raised levels of SDs induced the self-destruction of mutant cells.
US scientists at the Children's Hospital & Research Centre in Oakland, California, have now discovered that soy is a rich source of SDs. Study leader Dr Julie Saba said:
"I would be comfortable recommending soy as a change in diet that could protect against cancer."
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