Oestrogen
Metabolism Assessment
Are you
at risk of oestrogen-sensitive cancers ?
Researchers have found that the body
metabolises oestrogen into several
different forms. One form,
2-hydroxyestrone (2-OHE1), tends to inhibit
cancer growth, while another,
16-alphahydroxyestrone (16-a-OHE1),
actually encourages tumour development. A
woman's "biochemical
individuality" determines how much of
each form is produced. Studies have shown
that measuring the ratio of these two forms
of oestrogen provides an important
indication of risk for future development of
oestrogen-sensitive cancers (breast,
uterine, ovarian cervical).
Fortunately
this risk can be modified !
Why are
some women more susceptible?
- Family history of breast cancer
- History of breast cancer
- Prolonged use of oral contraceptives
- Synthetic hormone replacement therapy
- Obesity or sedentary lifestyle
- Consumption of 2 or more
alcoholic drinks per day
What is
the Oestrogen Metabolism Assessment?
The Oestrogen
Metabolism Assessment test is a measurement
of these two important forms of oestrogen.
The ratio
is determined from a single urine specimen.
Studies have shown that women with low 2/16
oestrogen ratios have much higher rates
of breast cancer and other oestrogen-sensitive cancers.
What
can I do if my ratio is low ?
- Consume more foods containing
indole-3-carbinol can raise the 2/16
oestrogen ratio. This compound is found in
cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli,
cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts.
Nutritional supplements containing I3C or
diindolylmethane (DIM), a supplement closely
related to I3C, have also been shown to
raise the 2/16 oestrogen ratio.
- Flax
seed, soy isoflavones and the omega-3
essential fats from fish, favourably
benefit the Oestrogen 2/16 ratio.
- Follow-up
testing is strongly recommended to ensure
that your treatment plan is effective over
time.
Pricing
To order test go to
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a Test
