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I'm also on Folic acid tablets and Vit D as my levels were a bit low a couple of months back will they be helping at all?

Well, vitamin D receptor is highly expressed in breast tissue, so taking Vitamin D3 helps prevent breast cancer and improves mammary duct development. Folic I'm assuming is for any deficiency you might have, or a standard defense, either way it's a good addition.

What about iodine receptors in breasts?

Tibetan told me that taking the likes of lugols etc can negatively affect the thyroid (too much too soon?), do you think a suitable kelp based supplement would suffice? I mean Japanese take around 50MGs of iodine food sourced daily let alone this 150mcg supposed Rdi. they don't need to tAke iodine supplements, it's us westerners do because of lack of suitable seafood intake.

Sorry I've gone off track slightly but you were talking about BC protection, Mayne you can research this later on?

I'm gonna order some kelp now! We have some caesium tested organically grown kind , I figure it's the best you can get...

Yes, this is especially true for Hashi patients, they could have trouble taking iodine, but they also have an increased risk of losing their thyroid gland, I should know, (I have hashi's). it's suggested to take selenium, from 200mcg to 400mcg, and go gluten free. http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/selenium/

Is iodine a gatekeeper of the integrity of the mammary gland?
Aceves C1, Anguiano B, Delgado G.
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Abstract
This paper reviews evidence showing iodine as an antioxidant and antiproliferative agent contributing to the integrity of normal mammary gland. Seaweed is an important dietary component in Asian communities and a rich source of iodine in several chemical forms. The high consumption of this element (25 times more than in Occident) has been associated with the low incidence of benign and cancer breast disease in Japanese women. In animal and human studies, molecular iodine (I(2)) supplementation exerts a suppressive effect on the development and size of both benign and cancer neoplasias. This effect is accompanied by a significant reduction in cellular lipoperoxidation. Iodine, in addition to its incorporation into thyroid hormones, is bound into antiproliferative iodolipids in the thyroid called iodolactones, which may also play a role in the proliferative control of mammary gland. We propose that an I(2) supplement should be considered as an adjuvant in breast cancer therapy.

Iodine and Breast Health
Iodine deficiency, fibrocystic disease and breast cancer
http://www.nutridesk.com.au/iodine-and-breast-health.phtml