Breast Health Formula
by Life Extension
WHAT IS IT?
Each 2 vegetarian capsules of Breast Health Formula contains:
| Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) | 1000 IU |
| Calcium (as Calcium D-Glucarate) | 16.5 mg |
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 2 mg |
| Phytoestrogens (isoflavones) and Group-B Saponins [from 111.5 mg SoySelect soybean (Glycine max) 70:1 extract] | 34.5 mg |
Proprietary Cruciferous Vegetable Blend
Broccoli (Brassica oleracea l.) GMO-free Extract [std. to 4% glucosinolates]Watercress (Nasturtium officinale) 4:1 extract (leaf)
Sawasabi Wasabi (Wasabia japonica) powder (rhizome) [std. to 12,000 ppm Total Isothiocyanate] | 550 mg |
| Calcium D-Glucarate | 137.5 mg |
| Indole-3-Carbinol | 100 mg |
Proprietary Enterolactone Precursors Blend
HMRlignan Norway spruce (Picea abies) lignan extract (knot wood) [std. to 90% Hydroxymatairesinol potassium acetate complex]
Secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG) [from ActiFlax flax lignan (Linum Usitatissimum L.) extract (seed)] | 25 mg |
| DIM (3, 3-Bis (indolyl)methane) | 14 mg |
Other ingredients are rice flour, vegetable cellulose (capsule), magnesium stearate.
WHAT DOES IT DO?
According to the manufacturer:
Reprinted with permission of Life Extension
"Women today face a growing number of health issues, including the need to support gene structure in the breast. Detrimental factors such as the aging process, along with the daily bombardment of damaging environmental estrogen-like compounds, demonstrate the need to support a woman's breast cellular structure.
A wealth of research shows that specific plant extracts can positively influence cellular status and remove some of the anxiety women face about maintaining a healthy balance of estrogens.
Two important metabolites that estrogen is broken down to in the body are: the"good" 2-hydroxyestrone and the"bad" 16 alpha-hydroxyestrone. Scientists have identified nutrients like indole-3-carbinol (I3C) that can tip the delicate balance of estrogens in favor of the good form.
Women seeking to proactively obtain hormonal balance can now take a new, phytonutrient-based formula that helps support healthy estrogen activity and detoxification. Some of the active ingredients in the new Breast Health Formula are:
Phytoestrogens that function as selective estrogen receptor modifiers help block certain estrogen receptor sites on cells, thus preventing bad estrogen from exerting its harmful effects.
Plant lignans that boost beneficial enterolactone levels and favorably alter estrogen metabolism.
Cruciferousvegetableextracts (such as I3C) that effectively increase 2-hydroxyestrone while reducing undesirable 16 alpha-hydroxyestrone.
Calcium D-glucarate to safely facilitate the removal of harmful estrogen from the body.
Vitamin D to restore healthy genetic regulatory switching to aging cells."
CAUTIONS
May interfere with oral contraceptives. If pregnant or intending to become pregnant, do not use this product. Do not use if taking antacids, H2-receptor blockers (e.g. Zantac), or proton-pump inhibitors (e.g. Nexium), as these drugs may impede the conversion of I3C to active metabolites. If you have a thyroid condition or are taking warfarin, lithium, or antithyroid medications, do not use without consulting your health care practitioner.
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DOSE
Take two capsules daily for individuals weighing up to 160 lbs.
Those weighing over 160 lbs., take three to four capsules daily.
This product can be taken with or without food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
NHC sells 60 capsule bottles of Breast Health Formula for
$25.50. The suggested retail price is $34.00.
Credibility Rating: CRI
