Breast cancer prevention is linked with drinking alcohol?

Study

Moderate drinking was linked to prevention of breast cancer prevention in this study.

Doctors studied two hundred and fifty breast cancer patients and 250 controls. Data collection was by face-to-face interviews. The data included demographic, clinical, lifestyle, diet, and drinking patterns.

Drinking was categorized as follows.

• • Never
  • Rarely
  • Three to four times per month.
  • One to two times per week.
  • Three to four times per week.
  • Daily

Data also included form of alcoholic beverage consumed. It was red or white wine, beer, distilled spirits (liquor), or other.

Women who drank alcohol three to four times per week had reduced risk of breast cancer. That is, with breast cancer prevention. Drinking more often was linked with more risk.

Folate

Other research evidence has found benefits from folate. Women who drink alcohol and have a high folate intake are not at increased risk of breast cancer. That is, compared to abstainers. Foods rich in folate include dark green leafy vegetables, citrus, peas, and dried beans.

The American Cancer Society says there are other things that may contribute to breast cancer prevention.

• • Avoid becoming overweight.
  • Don’t have more than one alcoholic drink per day.
  • Avoid hormone replacement therapy after menopause.
  • Exercise regularly.