​Generous intake of legumes may help cut down an individual's risk of developing colorectal cancer.
The aim of this study was to conduct a meta-analysis of cohort studies that investigated the association between dietary intake of legumes and colorectal cancer development risk. A team of researchers from China and the United States looked at nutritional and clinical data extracted from 14 cohort studies that examined a total of 1,903,459 subjects and 12,261 cases of colorectal cancer.
Researchers found a low prevalence of colorectal cancer among regular consumers of legumes. The results of this study show that higher intake of legumes is associated with decreased risk of colorectal cancer.
Researchers found a low prevalence of colorectal cancer among regular consumers of legumes. The results of this study show that higher intake of legumes is associated with decreased risk of colorectal cancer.