Feasibility of Increased Navy Bean Powder Consumption for Primary and Secondary Colorectal Cancer Prevention.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Emerging evidence supports that increased consumption of dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) reduces both the incidence and recurrence of adenomatous polyps or precancerous growths. Navy beans have been studied for dietary colorectal cancer (CRC) chemoprevention in animal models. Our main objectives were to assess the feasibility of increased navy bean consumption in adults with and without history of CRC and to achieve intake amounts associated with chemoprevention.

Methods

Seven meals and six snacks were developed for both the absence and inclusion of cooked navy bean powder (35grams/day). Sixteen healthy adults (7 non-cancer and 9 CRC survivors) completed the placebo-controlled, randomized, single-blinded dietary intervention trial. Participants consumed

SUBMITTER: Borresen EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4082309 | biostudies-literature | 2014 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature