Phytoestrogens and risk of prostate cancer: a meta-analysis of observational studies

作者:He, Jinjing; Wang, Shuai*; Zhou, Mi; Yu, Weiwen; Zhang, Yuelong; He, Xiang
来源:World Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2015, 13(1): 231.
DOI:10.1186/s12957-015-0648-9

摘要

Background: Epidemiologic studies have reported various results relating phytoestrogens to prostate cancer (PCa). The aim of this study was to provide a comprehensive meta-analysis on the extent of the possible association between phytoestrogens (including consumption and serum concentration) and the risk of PCa. @@@ Methods: Eligible studies were retrieved via both computer searches and review of references. The summary relative risk ratio (RR) or odds ratio (OR) and 95 % confidence interval (CI) were calculated with random effects models. @@@ Results: A total of 11 studies (2 cohort and 9 case-control studies) on phytoestrogen intake and 8 studies on serum concentration were included in the meta-analysis. The pooled odds ratio (OR) showed a significant influence of the highest phytoestrogens consumption (OR 0.80, 95 % CI 0.70-0.91) and serum concentration (OR 0.83, 95 % CI 0.70-0.99) on the risk of PCa. In stratified analysis, high genistein and daidzein intake and increased serum concentration of enterolactone were associated with a significant reduced risk of PCa. However, no significant associations were observed for isoflavone intake, lignans intake, or serum concentrations of genistein, daidzein, or equol. @@@ Conclusions: The overall current literature suggests that phytoestrogen intake is associated with a decreased risk of PCa, especially genistein and daidzein intake. Increased serum concentration of enterolactone was also associated with a significant reduced risk of PCa. Further efforts should be made to clarify the underlying biological mechanisms.

  • 出版日期2015-7-31
  • 单位浙江大学; 浙江省人民医院