Nuts and Cancer - Nuts may be considered a cancer superfood because they contain additive and/or synergistic properties that contribute to reduced cancer risk.

Researched and written by Keith Bishop, Clinical Nutritionist, Cancer Coach, Retired Pharmacist, and Founder of Prevail Over Cancer

Nuts are a rich source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids, tocopherols, antioxidant polyphenols, fiber, prebiotics, vegetable protein, minerals, and vitamins. Fiber and prebiotics can promote the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut microbiome.[i] 

Nuts can decrease glucose, insulin, and inflammation levels.[ii] [iii] All of which can increase the risk or even stimulate cancer if elevated.

A human genetic study of women with breast cancer found that consuming 2 oz (60 grams) of walnuts a day for 2 weeks improved 456 cancer-prevention and cancer-growth genetic pathways. Analysis of the data showed activation of pathways that promote apoptosis (normal cancer cell death), help k...