TOOLS FOR BETTER ESTROGEN HEALTH
General Guidelines for Better Estrogen Health – If you are living with cancer, follow the advise of your oncologist. The following tools are a nutritional addition to any cancer treatment.
1. Take an estrogen metabolism gene test https://betterestrogen.org/testing-info-2/
We have instructions for a Do-It-Yourself Estrogen Toolkit using the raw data obtained from AncestryDNA or MyHeritage test kits.
We also list medical testing companies which your medical professional can order.
2. If you have damage in the CYP Family of genes;
Eat at least 1 serving everyday from the cruciferous (cabbage) family of vegetables such as broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, collard greens, arugula and watercress.
If you have damage in the CYP Family of genes and if you have Estrogen+ Breast Cancer or have had significant exposure to extra estrogens such as estrogen medications like fertility treatments, hormone replacement of any form or estrogen pollutants consult with your nutritionist or other medical professionals to consider adding the nutritional supplement, DIM-Pro (Diindolylmethane) or Indole-3-carbinol or Calcium D-Glucarate or a “Broccoli Mix”.
3. If you have damage is the GST Family of genes, try to limit exposure to chemicals that mimic estrogen like drinks in plastic, insecticides on fruits and, vegetables, hormones in diary and meat, chemicals in sunscreen and cosmetics (read the labels).
Download the Detox Me app to easily research products.
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/detox-me/id1056195091
Along with the advice of your nutritionist or other medical professional, consider adding a strong nutritional antioxidant supplement such as Vitamin C or Resveratrol and a “Broccoli Mix” to your diet.
4. Choose “cleaner” products with less chemicals such as those “Verified” by the Environmental Working Group. Research their consumer guides at https://www.ewg.org/ewgverified/.
5. Wash your fruits and vegetables with baking soda.
6. Avoid Drinks in Plastic.
7. Stay within a normal weight (BMI).
8. Eat healthfully (Try to limit sugar and processed foods).