Consumption of broccoli and soy has been linked to lower risk of
certain cancers, and researchers have now proposed a mechanism to
explain how such foods may offer protection.
The FDA has said it will not issue its decision on the pending
lycopene/cancer health claim until next year, according to
petitioner American Longevity.
UK researchers are investigating whether a food supplement derived
from substances found in cabbage could reduce the incidence of
cervical abnormalities.
Six months after filing a petition with the Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) for a health claim on lycopene products,
health products supplier American Longevity has extended the
proposed list of claims.