Could a small addition to your smoothie hold a key to preventing breast cancer? Recent research unveils flaxseed’s unexpected role in altering gut microbiota, potentially lowering breast cancer risk and presenting a novel dietary strategy against this widespread disease.
Study Insights: Flaxseed and Cancer Risk
The study published in Microbiology Spectrum examines the relationship between the gut’s microbiota—the trillions of microorganisms living in our intestines—and microRNAs (miRNAs) in the mammary gland. These miRNAs are crucial in controlling genes associated with breast cancer development.Using young female mice, investigators examined the effects of lignans on the body. Lignans, natural fiber compounds found in flaxseed, have been associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer.
