Coffee linked to breast and colon cancer
The research suggests that a component found in coffee bean may have oestrogen-like effects and thus promote certain tumour growth (breast and not colon). There are also similar hypothesis about drinking soy milk and cancer link. Soy milk does contain phyto-oestrogen and some say may cause cancer (tumours that thrive on hormone oestrogen).
My opinion is that:
1. More studies are warranted to come up with any definitive conclusion
2. Continue to drink soy milk as the benefits do outweigh the risks (good source of protein, high calcium, less allergenic compared to cow's milk etc)
3. Continue to enjoy your cup of coffee (though i do not recommend one should load up on caffeine)
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