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appyboo

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on: Aug 21, 2018
Are there specific vitamin, mineral or herbal supplements that are recommended for prevention of breast cancer?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Now that Mrs. Smith has completed treatment for her breast cancer, what general nutrition recommendations can be made for prevention of cancer and specifically for breast cancer?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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nathang24

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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

 Vitamin D supplementation may be recommended to meet normal serum levels

Answer to Question 2

 General:
- Avoid sugary drinks
- Limit consumption of processed foods high in sugar and fat
- Eat more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes
- Limit red meat and processed-meat consumption
- Limit alcohol to no more than 1 or 2 drinks per day for women and men, respectively.
- Limit salt consumption
 Breast Cancer:
- Vitamin D intake to meet normal serum vitamin D levels (not < 20 ng/mL)
- Avoid/limit red meat consumption
- Consumption of fish containing -3 fatty acids
- Minimize alcohol intake
- Increase fruits, vegetables, fiber, and polyphenol/phyto-estrogen-rich foods may help prevent breast cancer


appyboo

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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