If you then add in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, and cabbage, which are rich in Indole 3 Carbinol—a known cancer growth blocker—you’ll be well on your way to hormone problem prevention.
Broccoli sprouts also help balance estrogen levels. They contain a substance called DIM, which helps your body excrete excess estrogens.
Vitamin D deficiency is associated with postmenopausal breast cancer, so make sure you’re getting a little sun every day, and you’re taking a high-quality supplement.6
3. Support Detox Pathways
We are exposed to toxins on a daily basis. They enter our bodies in the form of pesticides, medications and over-the-counter drugs, fumes, heavy metals, plastics, and food additives.
These toxins can affect the production and function of hormone receptors, and modify the levels of a wide range of hormones, which include:
- Thyroid hormones
- Estrogen
- Testosterone
- Insulin
- Cortisol
Detoxing your body regularly can help you eliminate these hormone-disrupting toxins from your body’s tissues.
For a simple body detox:
- Remove foods and drinks that likely contain toxins, such as soda and processed foods.
- Get adequate protein daily. Protein-rich foods contain amino acids needed by the liver for detoxification.
- Add in liver supporters and detoxifiers, like vegetable blends that contain broccoli, kale, spinach, kale and Brussel sprouts.
- Take detox supplements, such as Liver Love (Click Here for Liver Love), NAC, milk thistle, turmeric, beet leaf and Fresh Essentials (from IH) or another high-quality multivitamin.