Cruciferous vegetables intake and the risk of colorectal cancer: a meta-analysis of observational studies

09 Oct 2012Q. J. Wu, Y. Yang, E. Vogtmann, J. Wang, L. H. Han, H. L. Li and Y. B. Xiang

indings from this meta-analysis provide evidence that high intake of cruciferous vegetable was inversely associated with the risk of colorectal cancer and colon cancer in humans

Meta Analysis
3 effects
20 years
1295063 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Broccoli Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Broccoli
Nutrition

Colorectal Cancer Digestive outcome
Minor decreased risk of Colorectal Cancer
Digestive system

High evidence
-18.0%

Purple Cabbage Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Purple Cabbage
Nutrition

Colorectal Cancer Digestive outcome
Minor decreased risk of Colorectal Cancer
Digestive system

High evidence
-24.0%

Cruciferous vegetables Nutrition risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Cruciferous vegetables
Nutrition

Colorectal Cancer Digestive outcome
Minor decreased risk of Colorectal Cancer
Digestive system

High evidence
-18.0%