In:
International Journal of Cancer, Wiley, Vol. 140, No. 2 ( 2017-01-15), p. 322-328
Abstract:
What's new? Does coffee consumption reduce prostate cancer risk? It's biologically plausible that it could, but studies showing a link have relied on observational evidence, which could be affected by confounding factors. These authors set out to isolate coffee's contribution. They focused on two genetic variants that correspond with caffeine intake, and used them as proxies for coffee drinking. Alleles are not affected by behavior or demographic factors, nor can behavior changes after diagnosis change whether a person carries an allele. The authors found no correlation between either of the alleles and prostate cancer risk, suggesting drinking coffee may not protect against prostate cancer.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0020-7136
,
1097-0215
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2017
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