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Regular consumption of foods loaded with alpha-carotene and beta-carotene may provide individuals with powerful protection against type 2 diabetes.
High serum concentrations and bioactivity of insulin and IGF-1 may promote the development and proliferation of cancerous cells.
Breast cancer is less likely to occur in women with high serum concentrations of carotenoids, such as lutein, lycopene, and beta-carotene.
Low prostate cancer risk is associated with high plasma levels of lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-cryptoxanthin.
Ovarian cancer is less likely to occur in women who regularly consume diets rich in flavonoids.
Regular consumption of high carotenoid diets, especially those rich in alpha-carotene and beta-carotene, may significantly cut down coronary artery disease (CAD) risk in women.
High intakes of whole grains and dietary fibers may confer significant protection against the development of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.
Low intake of cholesterol and saturated fats may cut down coronary heart disease and stroke risk.
High consumption of low-fat, high complex carbohydrate diets is associated with healthy weight and lipid profile in overweight metabolic syndrome patients.
High intake of diets rich in soy foods and isoflavones may contribute positively to the prevention of breast cancer in premenopausal Japanese women.
