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 from which your medical professional can order.
2. If you have damage in the CYP Family of genes;
Eat at least 2 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 consult with your nutritionist or other medical professionals to consider adding the nutritional supplement “Broccoli Mix” or Dandelion such as DIM-Pro or Indole-3-carbinol.
3. If you have damage is the GST Family of genes;
Eat vegetables high in antioxidants. 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. Avoid Pesticides. Choose Organic. Wash your fruits and vegetables with baking soda.
5. 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/
6. Eat Healthfully. Avoid sugar and ultra-processed foods. Keep an Average weight.