Nut consumption and risk of pancreatic cancer in women
Cancer
Year Published: 2013
Journal
Br J Cancer
Authors
Bao Y, Hu FB, Giovannucci EL, Wolpin BM, Stampfer MJ, Willett WC, Fuchs CS
Methods
Authors analyzed data from the Nurses' Health Study, which followed 121,700 US female nurses for more than 30 years. Women completed dietary questionnaires every 4 years, and health history questionnaires were given every 2 years. Authors observed the relationship between nut intake (both peanuts and tree nuts) and pancreatic cancer in women.
Key Findings
Key Findings: Frequent nut consumption (including peanuts and tree nuts) was associated with reduced pancreatic cancer risk, with highest consumers (at least twice per week) having up to a 35% reduction in risk compared to those who did not consume nuts. Peanuts and other nuts analyzed separately were also associated with reduced risk for pancreatic cancer, but the results did not reach statistical significance.