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Published Date: 22 April 2009
WOMEN worried about their risk of breast cancer should snack on walnuts instead of biscuits or crisps, an expert said last night.
Research by US scientists suggests eating walnuts can significantly reduce the chance of developing the disease.

Although the work was done on mice, scientists believe it is likely to be relevant to humans.

Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and plant versions of oestrogen that may protect against breast cancer. Laboratory mice at high risk of breast cancer were fed either a normal diet or food containing the human equivalent of two ounces of walnuts per day.

Tests showed that walnut consumption significantly decreased the incidence of breast tumours in the animals.



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  • Last Updated: 21 April 2009 9:25 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Cancer research
 
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Charles Linskaill,

Edinburgh 22/04/2009 01:04:43

What a stupid statement to make, really stupid,....

"WOMEN worried about their risk of breast cancer should snack on walnuts"

NO THEY SHOULD NOT!, Without first making sure they do not have a 'NUT-ALLERGY'

"Walnuts", If you do have a nut-allergy, are one of the worst "nuts" to come in contact with, your tongue can swell that much in 10minutes or less, you cannot breath,...
............CHECK FIRST PLEASE!

2

Brodric,

22/04/2009 08:10:29
Hi Charles, I am sure that most people already know if they have a nut allergy, so there is no need to worry.

However, nut allergy is a relatively new phenomenon and recent research has shown that restricting exposure of children to nuts can actually be harmful. Nuts should be introduced in very small quantities after 6 months old, according to this research.

I think that allergy is often cited without being proven. For example, nuts and cereals can harbour irritating dust and bacteria when they are not stored correctly.
3

L,

Edinburgh 22/04/2009 14:34:10
Charles, you are so funny!!
4

Tartan Viking,

22/04/2009 19:38:55
The only trouble is walnuts look loke a scrotum.
5

Tartan Viking,

22/04/2009 19:39:45
I will try again.

The only trouble is walnuts look like a scrotum.
6

Tartan Viking,

22/04/2009 19:40:16
Well mine anyway...(two of them of course)
7

Horrible Cankers @Cyber Shebeen,

22/04/2009 22:57:10
Good god man you have a problem....but why does that trouble you?..you can close your eyes when you eat them...the walnuts that is...I think they look more like wee brains..and they are supposed to be good for migraines...I read today that broccoli is the best veg for prostrate cancer...maybe the walnuts would be good for that too...they do say that the organ (etc) that the veg/fruit closely resembles is the one that it will aid.....
8

Douglas,

Bathgate 22/04/2009 23:44:16
Nut allergy, righty-ho Chas. :o)

Now Cankers, to yon prostrate cancer. Don't take it lying down.
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23/04/2009 02:39:51
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Greig frae oz,

edge of the universe 12/05/2009 14:14:17
Hey Viking
I wonder if if getting your walnuts eaten is good for testicular cancer, if so its a win win situation lads.
You have got to love science.
Can I be a donor

 

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