FIBROCYSTIC
BREAST DISEASE(back to nutrition facts A to Z menu)
About Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseApproximately
half of all adult women have fibrocystic breast disease, or lumps. These lumps move freely, can be firm or soft, and can be
tender to touch, particularly before menstruation. They may change in size, but cysts which are tender and move freely are
usually benign. In contrast, a
growth which does not move freely and is usually not tender may be cancerous. The benign cysts often continue to grow until the menopause, after which
the reduced levels of oestrogen allows them to shrink again. Although most cysts are benign, they are linked to an increased risk of
developing breast cancer. If
in any doubt, visit your Doctor immediately. Nutrition Facts & Diet Advice for Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseBelow is a nutrition guide to Fibrocystic Breast Disease:
 | Eat a low fat, high fibre diet. | | Eat plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, low fat sheep or goats yoghurt, oily fish such as mackerel, sardines, herring, salmon and pilchards. | | Eat onions, garlic and shiitake mushrooms. These contain germanium which helps bring oxygen to the cells. | | Avoid too much animal fat and hydrogenated vegetable oils, and fried food. | | Avoid coffee, tea, cola and chocolate – these contain a caffeine-like substance called methylxanthine which can increase the formation of cysts. |
Health Supplements The following health supplements may be helpful. (click on health supplement to go there)
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