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Nutrients Help Prevent Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer today is fully and easily reversible it used to be thought one of the most threatening conditions that a woman might have. A woman's breast undergoes a lot of changes during her lifetime. Right from puberty breast tissues are continuously developing. Women find changes in their breast at every menstrual cycle where they feel different just before and during the periods days. Pregnancy and Lactation causes a lot of changes in the breasts. As age progresses the breast tissue becomes less dense. Because of these continuous changes women need some extra nutrients so that the breast tissues get the adequate supply of them. There are many causes for breast cancer and you can read more in our cancer links.  But do you know that there are many nutrients and food that especially help to prevent Breast Cancer.

Studies show that the incidence of breast cancer is very low in some Asian (Japan)countries when compared to the other races. One of the reasons is attributed to their diet. Like in the case of Green Tea, a compound called epigallocatechin-3 gallate (EGCG) inhibits the growth of breast cancer cells. The Maitake mushrooms, a popular Japanese Mushroom also has proven effects on breast cancer. They contain an important component called D-fraction which ceases the growth of cancerous tumors. Therefore it is recommended for patients with Breast Cancer in addition to standard chemotherapy.Turmeric the simple spice kills cancer cells. Please see ourBra andmassage guide for cancer prevention.

 Vitamin -D deficiency causes breast cancer here is a study.
Studies  show that Vitamin B12 stops the growth of cancer cells. Therefore it is given to breast cancer patients as part of the chemotherapy, which helps to keep the cancer under control. Best way to take B-12 is by a sublingual tablet or a injection. Even if you get a oral tablet of B-12 (Cynocobalamine) you can break this or crush it and then chew the contents under your tongue. If the taste does not suite you mix it with chocolate or honey.

Low folic acid intake is linked to the development of all cancers. Folic acid is crucial to the making and continual repair of DNA which carries our genetic code. High intake of folic acid might reduce the risk of Breast Cancer. Folic acid is present in all fruits and vegetables.
In a laboratory study, researchers exposed breast cancer cells and breast tissue without any cancer to a type of seaweed that contains high levels of iodine. The seaweed killed all of the cancerous cells, yet did not harm the normal breast cells. Japanese women frequently eat this type of seaweed and have very low rates of breast cancer. The study's researchers believe one reason for this low incidence of breast cancer may be the iodine in the seaweed. It is therefore also believed that there is a close link between thyroid cancer and Breast Cancer.

Yet another food that fights breast cancer is broccoli. A chemical found in broccoli called sulforaphane increases certain enzymes in the body called phase 2 enzymes that deactivate cancer causing chemicals. Taking these nutrients in adequate quantities along with the other traditional methods of treatment helps to keep the Breast Cancer under control.
You can find some useful Breast cancer cause and prevention links.