Tofu and Tempeh Can Trigger Breast Cancer Cells?

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...

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