Are Flaxseeds Associated With Breast Cancer Prevention? All You Need to Know

[@jpb1085]

Excellent video - very good to know they don't interfere with endocrine therapy! And you are 100% correct that patients want to feel like they are at least trying something to prevent recurrence. Thank you!

[@yerbba]

Thank you for your kind words and being part of the Yerbba community.

[@naththomas9946]

Thank you, Dr. Griggs,for your informative medical advice.

[@yerbba]

Your engagement with our channel is appreciated. Thank you for watching.

[@Subbaraosongs]

Absolutely pin point, try to make a video on soursop. Always, ardent fan of your videos.

[@yerbba]

Thanks for the feedback and for watching.

[@mrking695]

I love these videos regarding nutritional supps. We know that most doctors don’t have much nutritional training and a lot of us feel helpless when all we know is pharmaceuticals thrown at us that have terrible side effects. I know you can’t recommend anything to take in place of standard of care but we could know some facts about studies on things we might take in conjunction with conventional therapies. Thank you.

[@yerbba]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. You are right that nutrition training is quite lacking in medical school and medical training.

[@marenkuether-ulberg3311]

Hello Dr Griggs, I want to say thank you for the great information that you provide on your channel, it certainly has helped me navigate my incidence of breast cancer. I use flax but I’ll try to include it more often in my diet. I do have a question for you: Ive been a blood donor for many years but obviously stopped during treatment. My question is: is there any point that I can resume donating - or is that forever right out (which would make a lot of sense)?

[@yerbba]

Each blood bank has different rules. It would be worth asking the one where you donated. It's likely that at some point you'll be able to donate again. This is so important for many people.

[@tessyk5571]

Madam, whether flax seeds contain phytoestrogens, thus increasing the risk of breast cancer?

[@yerbba]

Phytoestrogens are interesting. They appear to have estrogen receptor affinity that is lower than the body's own estrogen, so they may keep the body's estrogen from binding to estrogen receptors. In a way, they would then be acting like tamoxifen, which decreases the risk of breast cancer.

[@christinevaseer9122]

I am currently on Tamoxifen. Starting the 3rd month of it. Will flaxseed supplements or fish oil supplements reduce or increase my chance of my cancer returning. I’m confused.

[@yerbba]

It's confusing because the studies are small (tiny), so it is not possible to draw firm conclusions about any benefit. There are theoretical reasons to think that these foods may be of benefit, and there is no evidence of harm at this point. Watch this space...we'll update this video if there are any changes in scientific evidence.

[@tanikatrenice8770]

What about tumeric capsules?

[@yerbba]

The data on turmeric is mixed. Most people do not recommend turmeric unless it's in food or if someone is on a clinical trial.

[@gitanjalisingh6200]

Excellent info...hello doctor nowadays flaxseed drink is highly recommended which is made by grouding unroasted flaxseed n then mixed with curd made out of A2 cow's milk . Cud u plz provide info in this regard as i want to know how safe it is for cancer patients when given with curd being a dairy product. Also plz clarify if flaxseed can be taken with lukewarm water n in what quantity. Like ur videos with peaceful voice.... it's so nice to hear u.. kindly advise. From India.🙏😊

[@yerbba]

Short-term human studies have used 5 to 30 grams of flaxseed per day, which is about 1 to 4 tablespoons of ground flaxseed. Mixing in milk or water should be fine.Starting with 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed per day and gradually increasing the amount is recommended to allow the body to adjust to the increased fiber intake. If you are on tamoxifen, you may be interested to know that animal studies are promising and suggest a benefit of flax seeds. There are, however, currently no known results from clinical trials regarding flaxseed ingestion during tamoxifen therapy in humans. Due to the lack of clinical trial data, decisions about flaxseed use should be carefully discussed with a patient's physician. Flaxseed's effects can vary based on individual differences including diet, hormones, and genetics.

[@marlongreeb831]

Hi Doctor. Can someone get the effect of lymphedema after radiation therapy?

[@yerbba]

The combination of surgery and radiation therapy is associated with lymphedema. It's important to know that lymphedema can occur at any time after the initial treatment so that, if this happens, you can get medical attention as soon as possible. Thank you for watching.

[@MariaFernandez-x7c]

Hola doctora yo estoy en remicion de breast cancer Her2 positivo yo uso flaxseeds en mis licuados entonces no es bueno para mi grasias

[@yerbba]

Thanks for sharing!

[@marthajenkins46]

Wow. I just read an article from Dr. Mercola and he strongly advises against eating flaxseeds. Something about same chemicals in paint or used to be??? I was adding it each day to smoothies thinking it was good for me. I have invasive carcinoma Estrogen positive. Operation next Thurs. 6/13. It’s difficult navigation the contradictions in medicine and nutrition.

[@yerbba]

Dr. Mercola, while popular, has been named one of the "disinformation dozen" for making false claims about many things. This makes it hard to know how to interpret this recommendation.

[@paulah317]

Linseed oil from the flax seed is used in oil paints along with other resins or solvents. As an artist I highly recommend you do not drink linseed oil produced for artists. Lol! However, Dr. Mercola probably doesn't understand the manufacturing of linseed oil and it's industrial use , so maybe that's why he advises against it. Just be aware that flax seed can quickly go rancid and then you don't want to eat them. Keep them in a cool, dark and dry place or store in freezer. Edible flax seed oil can go rancid, keep in refrigerator and don't cook with it. You can search for this info too to verify what I'm saying.

[@vanessacause970]

What if you have Estrogen positive Breast Cancer? Do flaxseeds immitate Estrogen?

[@yerbba]

While more clinical research is still needed, the available evidence suggests that regular dietary intake of flaxseeds may help reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence by inhibiting tumor growth and progression. The concern is that flax seeds may displace tamoxifen from estrogen receptors, so extra flax seeds may not be helpful in people on tamoxifen.

[@MG-xt3wu]

Does cooking flaxseeds reduce its nutritional value?

[@yerbba]

Cooking flaxseeds can slightly alter their nutritional profile, particularly the omega-3 fatty acids they contain, which are sensitive to heat. However, cooking can also help make other nutrients more digestible. Thanks for watching.

[@larchik3494]

Edamame to?

[@yerbba]

Great question. Edamame (soybeans) are not related to flax seeds, but it's a great question. Check out our video on soy and breast cancer here kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmLHmauJbrB1iqc.