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Breast Cancer

BACKGROUND

Breast cancer is the 2nd most common cancer killer after lung cancer. Fortunately, natural remedies may improve outcomes and decrease the toxicity of treatment.

Influence of nutrition

Iodine

High iodine intake cultures (e.g., Japan) have 70% lower rates of breast cancer than low iodine countries like the U.S.

Vitamin D

Women with a higher vitamin D intake may be a quarter less likely to die from breast cancer than women with lower levels.

TREATMENT

Recommended Supplements

Though larger studies are needed, early experience showed these nutrients may decrease breast cancer growth or risk.

Iodine

Iodine (Iodoral has 12,500 mcg/tablet. Take 1-4 tabs a day — if taking more than 1, do so under a holistic physician’s supervision).

Vitamin D

4,000 units a day (unless you have high blood calcium from bone metastases).

Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10 chewables 200-400 mg a day. In 1 study, it helped shrink breast cancer metastases.

Black cohosh

For hot flashes from estrogen blockers (e.g., Tamoxifen), use black cohosh. It does NOT raise estrogen levels.

Related Information

Black Cohosh May Decrease Breast Cancer Risk by Half While Preventing Cancer Recurrence

Coenzyme Q10 Plus B Vitamins Helpful in Breast Cancer

Black Cohosh Stops Breast Cancer Growth in the Lab

Breast Cancer and Iodine Deficiency

Iodine (book by Dr. David Brownstein — a “must read”)

The American Board of Holistic Medicine (find a holistic physician)