Supplements to Support Breast Health

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Posted on October 11, 2016 in Supplements, Women's Health

To encourage breast health, you may want to add some of the following supplements to your daily routine. Some of the supplements support a good number of body systems and hinder inflammation. Following the list, are details on the role each supplement plays.

Keep in mind that your primary focus should be maintaining a healthy diet. The name is supplements because they’re made to supplement a healthy diet; not replace it.

Key Definitions

  • Anti-inflammatory: reduces inflammation, a primary cause of disease
  • Antioxidant:  man-made or natural substances that may prevent or delay some types of cell damage.
  • Antiproliferative: prevents or retards the spread of malignant cells.
  • Apoptotic: encourages the death of unwanted cells.

Supplements

  • Curcumin – anti-inflammatory with antiproliferative and apoptotic effects
  • Wobenzyme – digestive enzymes, anti-inflammatory
  • Resveratrol – exhibits antiestrogenic activity, helping to regulate estrogen imbalances
  • Fish Oil – anti-inflammatory
  • Calcium D-Glucarate – promotes healthy estrogen metabolism, which can be helpful in treating hormone-dependent cancers

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