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2009-08-20

Grapefruit intake and risk of breast cancer

Does grapefruit play a role in breast cancer prevention?

Prospective study of the association between grapefruit intake and risk of breast cancer in the European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC).
"Grapefruit inhibits cytochrome P450 3A4 and may affect estrogen metabolism...
There was no association between grapefruit intake and estradiol or estrone among postmenopausal women. In this study, we found no evidence of an association between grapefruit intake and risk of breast cancer."
Cancer Causes Control. 2009 Aug;20(6):803-9.

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