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In fibrocystic breast disease, round lumps that move freely form in the breasts. The lumps can be either firm or soft. Symptoms include tenderness and lumpiness in the breasts. Pain is usually most severe before menstruation. (Caution: breast cancer has similar symptoms.)
Prevalence
Fibrocystic Breast Disease is the most prevalent ailment of the Breasts, affecting approximately 30% of pre-menopausal women (usually as a symptom of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome).
Substances that Alleviate Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Carotenoids
Beta-Carotene is a useful treatment for Fibrocystic Breast Disease (it may reduce the lumps and Pain associated with Fibrocystic Breast Disease).
Enzymes
Serrapeptase is an effective treatment for Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
Hormones
Exogenous Progesterone (applied topically to the Breasts) prevents and alleviates Fibrocystic Breast Disease:
- Some physicians have observed that the Breasts of women afflicted with FBD usually return to normal within three or four cycles when they are administered topical Progesterone.
Lipids
Fibrocystic Breast Disease can occur as a result of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (PUFA) deficiency.
Minerals
Fibrocystic Breast Disease can occur as a result of Iodine deficiency and supplemental Iodine can reverse Fibrocystic Breast Disease where the underlying cause of Fibrocystic Breast Disease is Iodine deficiency.
Selenium (at least 100 - 200 micrograms per day) reverses Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
Vitamins
Fibrocystic Breast Disease can occur as a result of Vitamin A deficiency and supplemental Vitamin A (150,000 IU per day) (a high dosage) can successfully treat the breast lumps and pain associated with Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
Vitamin B6 is useful for the treatment of Fibrocystic Breast Disease (especially in women who experience Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) in conjunction with Fibrocystic Breast Disease).
Vitamin E (600 IU per day) alleviates Fibrocystic Breast Disease (in approximately 70% of cases).
Foods/Herbs that Alleviate Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Herbs
Gotu Kola is useful for the treatment of Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
Oils (supplemental)
Evening Primrose Oil (3,000 mg per day for at least six months) alleviates some (approximately 45% of) cases of Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
Substances that Aggravate Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Hormones
Fibrocystic Breast Disease can occur as a result of excessive Estrogens (i.e. as a result of Estrogens dominance).
Methylxanthines
Caffeine can exacerbate Fibrocystic Breast Disease.
Foods that can Cause Fibrocystic Breast Disease
Processed Foods
Chocolate is a common cause of Fibrocystic Breast Disease (due to the Methylxanthines content of Chocolate).
Fibrocystic Breast Disease Increases the Risk of these Ailments
Immune System
Women afflicted with Fibrocystic Breast Disease are at greater risk of Breast Cancer.
Sexual System
Fibrocystic Breast Disease often occurs in conjunction with Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS).
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