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Does Intake Of Vitamin E And Iodine Help In Curing Breast Fibrosis?
Question: Hi,
I have mild breast fibrosis and I have heard that iodine and Vitamin E supplementation is a good choice to combat breast fibrosis. Which dose would you recommend me to take?
Doctor's advice was to avoid:
- All caffeine sources like coffee, tea and chocolate - Soy products
- Nuts
And he told me that he will check me again in 1 year
I have mild breast fibrosis and I have heard that iodine and Vitamin E supplementation is a good choice to combat breast fibrosis. Which dose would you recommend me to take?
Doctor's advice was to avoid:
- All caffeine sources like coffee, tea and chocolate - Soy products
- Nuts
And he told me that he will check me again in 1 year
Brief Answer:
take treatment and precautions as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Fibrosis in breast are due to chronic changes which cause pain and discomfort in the breast, especially in the premenstrual period.
The symptoms are relieved by restricting caffeine, chocolate, tea and soft drinks from the diet.
Vitamin E and iodine supplements have not shown to be helpful and can be harmful if taken in large doses.
You can one capsule of vitamin E 400 mg daily along with iodised salt.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr Deepti XXXXXXX
OBGYN specialist
take treatment and precautions as advised
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Fibrosis in breast are due to chronic changes which cause pain and discomfort in the breast, especially in the premenstrual period.
The symptoms are relieved by restricting caffeine, chocolate, tea and soft drinks from the diet.
Vitamin E and iodine supplements have not shown to be helpful and can be harmful if taken in large doses.
You can one capsule of vitamin E 400 mg daily along with iodised salt.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr Deepti XXXXXXX
OBGYN specialist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
Iodine has adverse effects on thyroid gland
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Sorry for the late reply.
Iodine have shown some improvement in fibrocystic disease, however the harmful effects of taking iodine is more than its beneficial effects.
It can cause adverse effects on the thyroid gland and decrease or completely stop its functioning leading to overt hypothyroidism.
I will suggest you to have dietary restrictions as advised and watch for the improvement.
If improvement do not occurs, then you can consult with your doctor the option of taking iodine, the type and dosing.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Iodine has adverse effects on thyroid gland
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Sorry for the late reply.
Iodine have shown some improvement in fibrocystic disease, however the harmful effects of taking iodine is more than its beneficial effects.
It can cause adverse effects on the thyroid gland and decrease or completely stop its functioning leading to overt hypothyroidism.
I will suggest you to have dietary restrictions as advised and watch for the improvement.
If improvement do not occurs, then you can consult with your doctor the option of taking iodine, the type and dosing.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Please do get back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
ok I've got it.
How about vitamin E?
How about vitamin E?
Brief Answer:
Can take vitamin E
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, Vitamin E has also not been shown to be very effective.
However, you can take it in the dosage of 400 mg once a day.
It will not cause any harm at this dose.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Can take vitamin E
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, Vitamin E has also not been shown to be very effective.
However, you can take it in the dosage of 400 mg once a day.
It will not cause any harm at this dose.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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