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Old 05-28-2010, 02:59 PM   #1
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Re: Good source for seaweed?

Just not sure the research working with MCF-7 cells illuminates the issue regarding her2.

If the iodine issue is relevant to triple neg cells, may suggest less importance of endocrine issues.
But it would be great if all cancers had an endocrine foundation that could be easily and favorably manipulated.
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Old 05-29-2010, 01:08 PM   #2
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Hello Hopeful -
Took me a while to get around to this thread as been away and catching up generally.

Ever since I was diagnosed stage IV, I have used powdered kelp.

Not sure where I got the idea that I should take some of this on a daily or very frequent basis, but I have since early 2002.

I get it at my local organic food store. Not sure where they get it, as it is in the bulk spices and other foods area. Every product that is sold in that local chain of stores has to go through rigorous investigation that it is wholesome, organic, and meets their other standards.

I sprinkle the powdered kelp on my fried (in olive oil) eggs, soups, veggie stir fries and sautes.

Had not realized that the research on seaweed had made it to the Her2 arena.

If I find out a good source I will pass it on.
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Old 05-29-2010, 01:51 PM   #3
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Re: Good source for seaweed?

Update: I went to Whole Foods today and found a nice selection of sea vegetables. I bought dried Kombu, Wakame, Dulse & Arame. There are preparation suggestions on the backs of the bags, but if anyone has one they especially like, I would love to hear it. To jump start things, I bought a prepared seaweed salad and had it for my lunch. Not many calories in these, so they look like a nice way to satisfy any hunger pangs between meals.

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