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Breast Cancer Fastfacts!
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An estimated 251,300 new cases of breast cancer occured in the United States
in 2002. 90% of women who develop breast cancer do NOT have a family history.
(2002) National Breast Cancer Coalition
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Fiber, indoles and flavonols (plant-based antioxidants), vitamins C and E, beta
carotene and selenium are associated with a decreased risk of breast cancer.
Toniolo, R. (2001) Amer. Journal of Epid.
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Replacement of saturated fats with non-saturated fats like olive oil protect
against breast cancer. Simonsen et. al (1998). American Journal of Clinical
Nutrition.
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Suboptimal levels of folic acid and vitamins B6 and B12 increase the
risk of breast cancer. Fletcher, R.H. & Fairfield, K.M. (2002). Journal of the
American Medical Assoc.
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Increased intake of phytoestrogens (e.g. soy extract), dietary fiber, beta
carotene, regular physical activity and normal body weight lower the risk of
breast cancer. Jonat, W. (2000) Med Klin 1:9 – 13
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Nutriex ingredients that can help reduce the risk of breast cancer: vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin E, folic acid, vitamins B6 and B12, selenium, alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, lycopene, lutein, zeaxanthin, soy and other plant-based antioxidants.
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