I recently found out (after genetic testing) that I don’t detoxify estrogen well at all.
I was, however, highly suspicious considering breast cancer is rampant in my family.
I was so glad I found out because it has changed my life.
These are the things I do every day to keep my estrogen levels in check:
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I eat greens galore.
I make a run at eat a salad every day for lunch with lean meats.
I also snack on broccoli for its detoxifying properties.
I encourage patients to eat more veggies rather than becoming vegetarian.
A study in China showed that consumption of cruciferous vegetables also lowers therisk of breast cancer.
I watch what I drink.
I avoid alcohol and coffee.
More than one can of caffeinated beverage can slightlyincrease estrogen levels1.
It’s been shown to inhibit breast tumors by decreasing newblood vessel supply to the tumor.
This suggests that DIM is the predominant active agent and that I3C is a precursor.
Together, they have manyanti-tumorigenicandanti-carcinogenicproperties.
I avoid harsh chemical toxins.
I ensure I’m not exposed to any environmental toxins that could increase my estrogen levels.
Sodium laurel sulfate is found in many skin and hair products and can increase estrogen levels.
This is something I encourage females to avoid if they can.
BPA (bisphenol-A), found in plastics, has also been linked to breast cancer.
If the breast cancer genes are present, thenBPA can increase the risk.
I advise people to start checking labels to see what theyre using in their homes and on their bodies.
Exercisingis nothing new to me.
Studies have shown that physical activity can decrease overallbreast cancer risk over a lifetime.
Losing weight and total body fat also decreases the total amount of estrogen you are exposed to.
