Following is the supplementation I recommend for fibrocystic breast disease for patients at my clinic:
Vitamin A—taken in high dosages, stimulates complete or partial remission of cystic mastitis. Beta-carotene in doses of 100,000 IU or higher has been shown to be greatly effective for this condition. One cup of carrot juice or sweet potato contains 20,000 IU of beta-carotene.
Vitamin E—600 IU daily of d-alpha tocopherol. Vitamin E has provided dramatic results in controlling cystic mastitis. Vitamin E-based antioxidants are found in rice bran, palm fruit, barley, and wheat germ.
Iodine—0.25 mg per day. The best sources come from sea vegetables such as nori, kelp, and dulse. Lugol's Solution (mentioned above) will require doctor's prescription. Studies have suggested that women who are iodine-deficient may have a predisposition towards developing breast cysts. The body requires iodine for the production of the thyroid hormone.
Other Beneficial Supplements:
Vitamin C—500 mg per day
Vitamin B6—200 mg per day
Zinc—15 mg per day (picolinate preferred)
Lactobacillus acidophilus—1 teaspoonful three times a day
Evening primrose oil—1500 mg twice a day
Coenzyme Q10—150 mg (or more) per day
Flax seed—1 tablespoon (freshly ground) twice a day
