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Tofu and tempeh are soy-based foods are known as cheap and rich nutrition. Consumption of tofu and tempeh are very important for women, because they can slow down aging.
However, for certain types of breast cancer patients are encouraged to reduce consumption of tofu and tempeh. For, could trigger cancer cell growth quickened.
Tofu and tempeh contain phytoestrogens, namely chemical compounds which are plant hormones (phyto means plant), which possess chemical structure resembles estrogen in the human body. That's why phytoestrogens are considered to help address the problem of decreased estrogen in women.
However, for people with certain types of breast cancer, the consumption of tofu and tempeh that can trigger the ever increasing amount of the hormone estrogen in the body that can actually stimulate more rapid spread of cancer.
"Although not all breast cancers, but there are certain types of breast cancer that the growth of cancer cells actually influenced by estrogen. For that, for patients with breast cancer are advised to reduce consumption of foods such as tofu and tempeh estrogen, as well as chicken skin, "said Health Experts and observers lifestyle Diponegeoro graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Hyderabad, Dr Grace Judio Kahl, MSc, MH, CHt in the event Health Talk Show in FX Sudirman Plaza, Jakarta.
Although tofu dangerous for people with certain types of breast cancer, foods that are easily obtained with this low price still has benefits, of course, for those who do not have the prohibition to eat soy.
"For that, selective in choosing the food is important, especially for those who suffer from certain diseases. Consultations with doctors nutritionists to help manage your diet, "said Dr. Grace.
However, for certain types of breast cancer patients are encouraged to reduce consumption of tofu and tempeh. For, could trigger cancer cell growth quickened.
Tofu and tempeh contain phytoestrogens, namely chemical compounds which are plant hormones (phyto means plant), which possess chemical structure resembles estrogen in the human body. That's why phytoestrogens are considered to help address the problem of decreased estrogen in women.
However, for people with certain types of breast cancer, the consumption of tofu and tempeh that can trigger the ever increasing amount of the hormone estrogen in the body that can actually stimulate more rapid spread of cancer.
"Although not all breast cancers, but there are certain types of breast cancer that the growth of cancer cells actually influenced by estrogen. For that, for patients with breast cancer are advised to reduce consumption of foods such as tofu and tempeh estrogen, as well as chicken skin, "said Health Experts and observers lifestyle Diponegeoro graduate of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Hyderabad, Dr Grace Judio Kahl, MSc, MH, CHt in the event Health Talk Show in FX Sudirman Plaza, Jakarta.
Although tofu dangerous for people with certain types of breast cancer, foods that are easily obtained with this low price still has benefits, of course, for those who do not have the prohibition to eat soy.
"For that, selective in choosing the food is important, especially for those who suffer from certain diseases. Consultations with doctors nutritionists to help manage your diet, "said Dr. Grace.
