Dietary considerations for breast fibroids

  Fibroadenoma of the breast is a benign tumor consisting of a mixture of both glandular epithelial and fibrous tissue components, which is most common in young women and is associated with an imbalance of sex hormone levels in the patient’s body. The disease is also known as adenofibroma and adenoma, which is due to the difference in the degree of proliferation of the fibrous components and glandular epithelium that make up the tumor. When the tumor composition is dominated by glandular epithelial hyperplasia with less fibrous component, it is called fibroadenoma; if fibrous tissue is in the majority in the tumor with less glandular component, it is called adenofibroma; when the tumor tissue consists of a large number of glandular components, it is called adenoma. The above three classifications are only differences in pathology and morphology, but their clinical manifestations, treatment and prognosis are not different, so they are collectively called fibroadenoma. Fibroadenomas are usually found in the upper outer quadrant of the breast and are round or ovoid in shape, mostly 1 to 3 cm in size, and grow slowly. Very few fibroadenomas occurring in adolescence can increase rapidly within a short period of time, with a diameter of 8 to 10 cm, called giant fibroadenoma, which is still a benign tumor. Fibroadenomas that turn into fibrosarcoma or breast cancer are very rare, less than 1%.  The diet should be high protein and low fat: Women with breast fibroids should eat a high protein and low fat diet, such as dairy products, fish, etc. High protein can supplement the body with amino acids and increase the patient’s nutrition and resistance, but we should pay attention to eating less soy products, which contain soy isoflavones, a kind of phytohormone that can have an impact on endocrine disorders, and the author also found that long-term daily consumption of white boiled eggs Male patients appear male breast development, of which the fundamentals are not very clear, it is likewise recommended to eat less and strictly abstain from honey, royal jelly, propolis, pollen-based health products; where the low-fat diet is to avoid excessive fat intake, piling up in the breast, adding to the burden of the breast and causing endocrine disorders.  Second, eat more vitamin-rich foods: the sick should be more vitamin supplements, fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins, carrots, green vegetables, celery, apples, kiwi, coconut, etc.  The onset of mammary fibroids is closely related to estrogen, so the diet should avoid foods and cosmetics containing estrogen, otherwise it will aggravate the disease. In addition to diet, patients should also pay attention to rest, replenish water and strengthen resistance, so as to better prevent and control the disease, do not often stay up late, ensure sufficient sleep, avoid excessive exertion and excitement, keep a happy spirit, so as not to affect the endocrine system and aggravate the disease.  Fourth, do not often stay up late, pay attention to rest, ensure sufficient sleep, avoid overwork.  Five, keep a relaxed and open mood, emotional stability, avoid irritation or depression, so as not to aggravate the disease.