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Multivitamins with minerals; (contains no iron)
FemmEssentials or MultiEssentials for women |
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| As directed. For complete formula recommendations see Appendix A |
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| Ensures adequate nutrient status |
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2 capsules twice a day with
food containing:
Milk Thistle 100 mg |
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Supports liver health, which is important for metabolism of hormones |
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Important for healthy metabolism of estrogen; detoxifies breast cancer-promoting agents |
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Turmeric )100 mg
(95% curcumin
100 mg inositol daily |
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Prevents breast cancer, detoxifies cancercausing form of estrogen, excellent to reduce chemotherapy side effects |
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Indole-3-carbinol 300 mg
(found in cruciferous vegetables) |
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Reduces risk of breast cancer, can be used in conjunction with tamoxifen; prevents healthy estrogen from converting into the cancer-causing form |
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| Green tea extract 200 mg daily |
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| Protects against breast cancer |
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| | Rosemary extract 50 mg daily |
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formation and breast lumps; antioxidant |
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| Antioxidant, reduces risk of breast cancer |
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| | Sulforaphane 400 mcg daily |
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| Reduces risk of breast cancer |
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| Does not constipate; enhances iron
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| Balances estrogen-to-progesterone ratio; important for proper cell function
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| Evening Primrose Oil or Borage Oil |
| | 3000 mg per day of Evening Primrose or 2000 mg of Borage oil per day |
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| Anti-inflammatory; controls negative prostaglandins involved in pain and inflammation |
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| Natural progesterone cream |
| | In Canada, progesterone cream is a prescription drug. Use 6% natural progesterone 1/4 to 1/2 tsp morning and night between days 5-28 (or whenever your normal cycle ends). In the U.S., ProgestaCare by Life Flo is nice as it delivers 20 mg in a pre-measured pump dose. |
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| Limits the endometrial tissue build-up caused by estrogen |
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Uterine fibroids (myomas) are non-cancerous growths that occur on the walls
of the uterus. Composed of connective tissue and muscle, these round, firm
growths can be microscopic or grow to the size of a grapefruit. After appearing
in groups, fibroids typically grow slowly. Fast-growing fibroids may be
malignant. At least 20 percent of women over age 35 will experience fibroids
at some time. Because fibroids are affected by estrogen levels, some growths
tend to shrink at menopause. On the other hand, some increase in size at
menopause and become malignant. If fibroids become problematic, doctors
often prescribe drugs that trigger menopausal symptoms to encourage growths
to shrink to a size that can be removed surgically in a procedure called a
myomectomy. Without certain lifestyle changes, however, fibroids will return
after surgery. In extreme cases, doctors may recommend hysterectomy. (See
Hysterectomy, Myomectomy and Uterine Ablation in 