Eating Flaxseed for Breast Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Studies show that consumption of flaxseed or flax bread was associated with a 20 – 30% reduced risk of developing breast cancer. (more…)
The Great Debate of Soy and Breast Cancer
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a trial of 9,514 breast cancer survivors, women consuming over 10mg of soy isoflavones per day had a 36% reduced risk of recurrence. (more…)
Ginseng Associated with Breast Cancer Survival
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. In a large study of 1,459 Chinese breast cancer patients, those that consumed an average daily dose of 2.3 g of ginseng daily had a 7% increase in probability of survival and a 7.5% increase in the probability in remaining disease free compared to those that did not take ginseng. (more…)
Study Confirms Vitamin D’s Benefit to Breast Cell Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Research demonstrates an association of lower vitamin D blood levels with increased risk of breast cancer. (more…)
Carotenoid Blood Levels May Affect Breast Cell Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. In this large meta-analysis study, there was a 19% reduced risk of cancer for those with the highest levels of total blood carotenoids versus the lowest levels. (more…)
Work Continues on Effects of B6 on Cancer Risk – Informed Opinion
Written by Patrick B. Massey, M.D., Ph.D. A recent study showed that higher blood levels of vitamin B6 in postmenopausal women significantly reduced the risk of developing breast cancer. (more…)
Diets High in Soluble Fiber Shown to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. A research summary with approximately half a million participants showed that diets with at least 25 grams per day in soluble fiber had a reduced risk of breast cancer. (more…)
Dietary Fiber Helps Reduce Development of Breast Cancer
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. In a review including 712,195 participants, the risk of breast cancer decreased by an average 7% for every 10 grams of fiber consumed daily. (more…)
Dietary Fiber and Breast Cancer Risk
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. In a study including 438 women with breast cancer, there was a 64% risk reduction with vegetable fiber, 51% reduction with fruit fiber, but no benefit from soy or cereal fiber. (more…)
Antioxidant Vitamins C and E Increase Survival Rate of Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment
Written by Tatjana Djakovic, Staff Writer. Antioxidant Vitamin C and E Increase Survival Rate of Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Treatment. Women taking vitamins C, E, or a multivitamin had an 18% increase in survival rate, and a 22% reduced risk of recurrence of breast cancer. (more…)
Invasive Ductal Breast Cancer Risk May be Reduced by Intake of Fish Oil
Written by Susan S Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Fish oil supplementation showed 32% reduction in incidence of breast cancer. (more…)
Vitamin D Supplements and Breast Cancer Risk Reduction
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. Studies have suggested that low vitamin D intake may increase breast cancer risk. (more…)
Soy or No Soy for Breast Cancer Survivors? – Informed Opinion
Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Dr. Massey believes that future research will conclusively show that a diet rich in phytoestrogen-containing foods lowers the risk of breast cancer recurrence as well as improves survival. (more…)
DHA Found to Improve Breast Cancer Chemotherapy
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. It takes 148% longer for cancer to progress in people that consume High-DHA in the diet than the people who consume Low-DHA (8.7 months vs. 3.5 months). (more…)
Study Suggests Vitamin D Deficiency May Play a Role in Breast Cancer
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Women deficient in vitamin D levels had a 94% increased risk of breast cancer recurrence and a 73% increased risk of death from breast cancer, compared to women with sufficient levels. (more…)
Broccoli Antioxidant Found to Help Breast Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Indole-3-Carbinol (found in cruciferous vegetables) has been found to be able to help with breast cell health. (more…)
Vitamin D Found to Influence Breast Cell Health
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Use of cod liver oil, milk, and salmon or tuna consumption significantly decreases risks of breast cancer. (more…)
Exercise Found to Increase Breast Cancer Survival
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Researchers found that those doing brisk walk 2 years after their diagnosis had a 66% reduced risk of death. (more…)
Medicinal Mushrooms, Phellinus linteus, Shown to Inhibit The Growth of Fast Growing Breast Cancer Cells in vitro
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. Immuno-stimulating properties of polysaccharides from various mushrooms have been able to fight off invading organisms and cause the destruction of cancer cells. (more…)
Selenium Supplements May Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer in Women Genetically at Risk
Written by Susan Sweeny Johnson, PhD, Biochem. DNA breaks decreased significantly after selenium supplementation. (more…)
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