In the month of October, we remember the actions carried out by society in general to fight against breast cancer , a disease that affects 2.3 million women in the world according to WHO figures.
Breast cancer is a disease in which breast cells multiply uncontrollably. There are different types of breast cancer and it depends on which cells in the breast become cancerous.
Some factors that can influence the development of this disease are:
- Age
- Genetic mutations
- Reproductive history
- Have dense breasts
- Personal history of breast cancer or certain non-cancerous breast diseases
- Family history of breast cancer or ovarian cancer.
- Previous treatments with radiotherapy
- Exposure to the drug diethylstilbestrol
How can superfoods help prevent this condition?
Superfoods , due to the nutrients and active ingredients they contain, can help prevent diseases such as breast cancer. Below, we share some examples and where you can find them.
Mangosteen : Due to its antioxidant properties , it helps prevent cell aging and potential abnormal growth. In addition, it helps prevent obesity , another factor that can influence the development of cancer. You can enjoy the benefits of this superfood in PL Organic's mangosteen tincture .
Garcinia cambogia : its components have effects on mood and stress prevention , another factor that in the long term can influence the development of cancer. You can enjoy the benefits of this superfood in PL Organic's garcinia cambogia tincture .
Monk fruit : due to its low calorie content, it helps prevent obesity, a factor that significantly influences the development of cancer. You can enjoy the benefits of this superfood in the Monk® line sweeteners .
Adaptogenic mushrooms : due to their multiple nutrients and active ingredients, they can help you fight any type of cancer .
The cordyceps fungus has anti-cancer and anti-proliferative properties, that is, it prevents cancer cells from reproducing and spreading to other parts of the body if they exist.
The reishi mushroom has nutrients that help fight cancer, as well as chemo-preventive and tumoricidal properties .
Likewise, the chaga mushroom has antimutagenic , antioxidant and anticancer properties.
The lion's mane mushroom also has active ingredients that inhibit the growth of cancer cells and tumors .
It should be noted that all of these adaptogenic mushrooms have properties that strengthen and improve the function of the immune system , which plays a very important role in preventing cancer cells from reproducing. Remember that you can find the benefits of adaptogenic mushrooms in the Mutii Adaptogens product line .
