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In this 2008 literature review the following comments came forward: “Research into the beneficial effects of bean consumption is uncovering evidence on and for such chronic disorders as: obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and cancer.  Beans consumed as part of a regular diet can play a role in cancer prevention, specifically colon cancer.” 

Folic Acid Fights Cancer Globe and Mail November 3rd, 2006

 A diet that is low in folic acid -- a B vitamin also known as folate -- could set the stage for colorectal cancer, according to researchers at McGill University in Montreal.

The findings, published in the journal Cancer Research, likely apply to people.

"It is unclear what levels you might need to prevent colon cancer, ...”

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When reading this article and or the excerpt remember beans are a rich source of folate.

In this part of an article entitled "Eat Beans to Improve Your Health", Maurrice F. Bennink and Elizabeth A. Rondini of the Food Science and Human Nutrition department of Michigan State University, reviews 25 years of research that relates to bean consumption and the inhibition of Cancer. Click here to view this part of the article.

Published 2003