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Herbal Supplement and Prevention of Breast Cancer
Herbal Supplement and Prevention of Breast Cancer – A recent study suggests that a combination of herbal products can help prevent hormone-sensitive breast cancer.
The study included 47 premenopausal and 49 postmenopausal women not taking hormonal contraceptives or supplements. Patients were randomly assigned to take a dietary supplement (HMR contains lignans, indole-3-carbinol, calcium glucarate, milk thistle, and nettle chinesis Schisandra) or placebo daily for 28 days. Med Fem funded the study and provided the supplement.
At the end of the study, researchers found that the supplement significantly increased the hydroxylation of estrogen, which is associated with reduced risk of breast cancer sensitive to hormones. The results were similar between premenopausal and postmenopausal women. However, more research is needed to confirm these preliminary findings.
Apart from regular cancer screening options, diet and lifestyle can be considered in breast cancer and management. It is generally recommended that people eat healthy, balanced diet, maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly and drink alcohol in moderation (if any). Many studies are testing the potential benefits of certain foods and diets on breast cancer.
For more information about breast cancer, visit the Medical Database Natural Standard Conditions.
References
- Laidlaw M, Cockerline CA, Sepkovic DW. Effects of an herbal supplement formula for maternal health in the metabolism of estrogen in premenopausal and postmenopausal women not taking hormonal contraceptives or supplements: a randomized controlled trial. Breast Cancer (Auckl). 2010 Dec 16; 4:85-95. View Summary
- Natural Standard: The Authority of Integrative Medicine. www.naturalstandard.com
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Herbal Supplement and Prevention of Breast Cancer – A recent study suggests that a combination of herbal products can help prevent hormone-sensitive breast cancer.
The study included 47 premenopausal and 49 postmenopausal women not taking hormonal contraceptives or supplements. Patients were randomly assigned to take a dietary supplement (HMR contains lignans, indole-3-carbinol, calcium glucarate, milk thistle, and nettle chinesis Schisandra) or placebo daily for 28 days. Med Fem funded the study and provided the supplement.
At the end of the study, researchers found that the supplement significantly increased the hydroxylation of estrogen, which is associated with reduced risk of breast cancer sensitive to hormones. The results were similar between premenopausal and postmenopausal women. However, more research is needed to confirm these preliminary findings.
Apart from regular cancer screening options, diet and lifestyle can be considered in breast cancer and management. It is generally recommended that people eat healthy, balanced diet, maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly and drink alcohol in moderation (if any). Many studies are testing the potential benefits of certain foods and diets on breast cancer.
For more information about breast cancer, visit the Medical Database Natural Standard Conditions.
References
- Laidlaw M, Cockerline CA, Sepkovic DW. Effects of an herbal supplement formula for maternal health in the metabolism of estrogen in premenopausal and postmenopausal women not taking hormonal contraceptives or supplements: a randomized controlled trial. Breast Cancer (Auckl). 2010 Dec 16; 4:85-95. View Summary
- Natural Standard: The Authority of Integrative Medicine. www.naturalstandard.com
