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Diet to Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer, Reduce Risk of Relapse
Our results suggest a beneficial effect of a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil in the primary prevention of breast cancer (BC)
You may fear a breast cancer diagnosis, you may have recently been diagnosed with BC or you may have completed therapy for BC and you may fear a relapse of your cancer.
Either way, you may be wondering if your diet can prevent BC. The study linked and excerpted below cites diet as a therapy to reduce the risk of BC. The fact is that what you put in your body makes a huge difference as to whether or not you get BC. Yes, diet can prevent BC. BTW, the secret to my diet and the Mediterranean diet is Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Yes, the supplementation below is important too. But extra-virgin olive oil good and good for you.
I am both a cancer survivor and cancer coach (multiple myeloma dx ’94) and let me assure you that it was easier to change my diet than undergo toxic chemotherapy and radiation. No, conventional oncology did not cure my cancer. But that’s another blog post. Diet and nutritional supplementation have been my focus as a cancer survivor since I reached complete remission in ’99.
If you are wondering what the Mediterranean Diet is, click the link below-
David Emerson
- Cancer Survivor
- Cancer Coach
- Director PeopleBeatingCancer
Mediterranean Diet Meal Plan: Week 1
If you would like to learn about more evidence-based therapies to further reduce your risk of breast cancer, click the links below:
- Vitamin D level of 47 ng/ml is associated with a 50% lower risk of breast cancer
- The impact of curcumin on breast cancer
- Omega 3’s are fast easy breast cancer prevention–
- Green tea extract inhibits breast cancer relapse
I take each of the supplements discussed and linked above. The brands and doses I take are linked below. All have been tested and approved by ConsumerLab.com an independent testing service. 5% of your purchase on Amazon goes to PeopleBeatingCancer, a 501c3 non-profit. Thank you.
Mediterranean Diet and Invasive Breast Cancer Risk Among Women at High Cardiovascular Risk in the PREDIMED Trial
“Importance Breast cancer is the leading cause of female cancer burden, and its incidence has increased by more than 20% worldwide since 2008. Some observational studies have suggested that the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of breast cancer…
Objective To evaluate the effect of 2 interventions with Mediterranean diet vs the advice to follow a low-fat diet (control) on breast cancer incidence…
Interventions Participants were randomly allocated to a
- Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil,
- a Mediterranean diet supplemented with mixed nuts, or
- a control diet (advice to reduce dietary fat)
Results After a median follow-up of 4.8 years, we identified 35 confirmed incident cases of breast cancer. Observed rates (per 1000 person-years) were
- 1.1 for the Mediterranean diet with extra-virgin olive oil group,
- 1.8 for the Mediterranean diet with nuts group, and
- 2.9 for the control group
Conclusions and Relevance This is the first randomized trial finding an effect of a long-term dietary intervention on breast cancer incidence. Our results suggest a beneficial effect of a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil in the primary prevention of breast cancer.”
The list of health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) listed below may seem endless. And it might seem impossible for daily dose of omega-3 fatty acids to provide all the of the health benefits below but its not.
I’m a long-term cancer survivor living with chemobrain, chemo-induced heart damage, radiation-induced nerve damage and a risk of treatment related secondary cancers. I believe that omega 3 fatty acid supplementation helps me maintain my health each and every day.
I take one capsule daily of Life Extension Super Omega 3 EPA/DHA with Sesame Lignans and Olive Fruit to insure all I get all of the health benefits below and I encourage you to do so as well.
thank you,
David Emerson
- Cancer Survivor
- Cancer Coach
- Director PeopleBeatingCancer
Recommended Reading:
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Curcumin, Omega 3 Fatty Acids
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- Omega 3’s beats Colorectal Cancer
- The Cure for Lung Cancer May Be in Fish Oil
17 Science-Based Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids
- Omega-3s Can Fight Depression and Anxiety
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- 4. Omega-3s Can Improve Risk Factors For Heart Disease
- These include:
- Triglycerides: Omega-3s can cause a major reduction in triglycerides, usually in the range of 15–30% (25, 26, 27).
- Blood pressure: Omega-3s can reduce blood pressure levels in people with high blood pressure (25, 28).
- HDL-cholesterol: Omega-3s can raise HDL (the “good”) cholesterol levels (29, 30, 31)
- Blood clots: Omega-3s can keep blood platelets from clumping together. This helps prevent the formation of harmful blood clots (32, 33).
- Plaque: By keeping the arteries smooth and free from damage, omega-3s help prevent the plaque that can restrict and harden the arteries (34, 35).
- Inflammation: Omega-3s reduce the production of some substances released during the inflammatory response (36, 37, 38).
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Metabolic syndrome is a collection of conditions.
It includes central obesity (belly fat), high blood pressure, insulin resistance, high triglycerides and low HDL levels.
It is a major public health concern, since it increases your risk of developing many other diseases. These include heart disease and diabetes (51).
Omega-3 fatty acids can reduce insulin resistance and inflammation, and improve heart disease risk factors in people with metabolic syndrome (52, 53, 54).
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Inflammation is incredibly important. We need it to fight infections and repair damage in the body.
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the Western world, and omega-3 fatty acids have long been claimed to reduce the risk of certain cancers.
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Asthma is a chronic lung disease with symptoms like coughing, shortness of breath and wheezing.
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Osteoporosis and arthritis are two common disorders that affect the skeletal system.
Studies indicate that omega-3s can improve bone strength by increasing the amount of calcium in bones. This should lead to a reduced risk of osteoporosis (87, 88).
Omega-3s may also help with arthritis. Patients taking omega-3 supplements have reported reduced joint pain and increased grip strength (89, 90).
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Menstrual pain occurs in the lower abdomen and pelvis, and often radiates to the lower back and thighs.
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Good sleep is one of the foundations of optimal health.
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EPA also benefits the skin in several ways, including (101, 102):
- Managing oil production in skin.
- Managing hydration of the skin.
- Preventing hyperkeratinization of hair follicles (the little red bumps often seen on upper arms).
- Preventing premature ageing of the skin.
- Preventing acne.
Omega-3s can also protect your skin from sun damage. EPA helps block the release of substances that eat away at the collagen in your skin after sun exposure (101).