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When I first had BC, my herbalist (who is very knowledgeable about breast cancer) told me to take flax seed oil, in liquid (YECHHHHH) or in capsule form. I was ER/PR positive.
Then when I developed mets (ER negative), one of my practioners (don't remember which) told me NOT to take flax.
Here's the little info I could find just now in notes:
"Flax is best consumed as 1-2 T of flax seed for bc patients
-- While flax lignans are converted in the gut to phytoestrogens, they have a positive effect in increasing SHBG, lowering estrogen availability, as well as competing with estrogen at receptor sites.
-- One small study showed 2T decreased growth markers equal to Tamoxifen."
What does all that mean? When you find out, let me know.
Love and light,
Lisa
P.S. The flax seed muffin researcher was "so excited I'm jumping out of my skin." I've NEVER heard/seen a researcher that excited over anything, short of receiving a big grant for further study! Just be wary, friends, that's all. Sometimes, too good to be true is just that. As with ANY treatment, do your own research and talk to a trusted practitioner.
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