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| The body struggles to remove excess iron, which can support the growth of infectious organisms, including bacteria, viruses, yeast, and other parasites. Excess iron can catalyze the production of oxygen radicals and increase the chance for cancer cells to survive and flourish. 154 |
| Lactoferrin can also assist the body by helping to produce alpha-interferon, which has profound immune-stimulating action. For patients who are anemic, I usually recommend 4 capsules before bed. |
| Soy Supplements |
| Soybean consumption is associated with a reduced rate of breast, prostate, and colon cancer. This is most likely related to the presence of isoflavones that are weakly estrogenic and anticarcinogenic. Diets rich in soy phytoestrogens can reduce circulating ovarian steroids and adrenal androgens, an effect that may account, at least in part, for the decreased risk of breast cancer in women whose diets are rich in legumes.155 |
| Isoflavonoid glycosides found in soy; as well as in other legumes, are converted by intestinal bacteria to hormonelike compounds. These compounds can inhibit cancer through several pathways. By acting as weak estrogen-mimicking molecules, soy isoflavonoids can affect sex-hormone production, metabolism, and biological activity; intracellular enzymes; protein synthesis; growth factor action; malignant cell proliferation; cell adhesion and differentiationall of which have a profound inhibiting effect on cancer development and growth. |
| These substances can also reduce hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and other menopausal symptoms. Thus, they are the perfect solution for menopausal or postmenopausal women with breast cancer. Soy foods are also beneficial to well women who want a natural alternative to hormone replacement therapy as well as protection from breast cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Studies have shown that soy consumption can prevent the oxidation of LDL cholesterol.156,157 |
| Two isoflavone-rich supplements I often recommend, both made by Nutritional Therapeutics, are Harmonizer and Soy Power (see Resources). I suggest 2 to 4 tablets one to three times daily. |
| Another new whole food supplement that I recommend is Breast Basics by New Chapter (see Resources). Full-spectrum nutrients such as this formula offer a range of important natural constituents, not just one isolated active |
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