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Unless otherwise stated on the package, most supplements and herbal remedies aren’t suitable for children under 12.
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Cysts

What you need to know:

Breast cysts are normal for many girls and they can be part of the pre-menstrual syndrome package. There’s a possibility that they might be one of the risk factors for breast Cancer - although having a family history of the disease is a far more likely cause.

Dietary changes that may be beneficial:

It’s well known that xanthines - the best known one is caffeine - can exacerbate this condition, so any young woman who’s at risk should restrict the amount of coffee, tea, chocolate and cola drinks you consume. You also need to make sure she doesn’t eat meat and dairy products which may have been treated with artificial hormones - so buy organic. Avoid the herbal supplement Guarana, which has high levels of xanthines.

Other useful advice:

Another common risk factor for breast cysts is thought to be an under-active thyroid. Although this condition is far more common in older women, teenagers can suffer from it, too, and it needs to be investigated.

Chronic constipation can also add to the misery of breast cysts, although whether it’s caused by the constipation or by a lack of specific nutrients contained in high-fibre food which would prevent the constipation, isn’t clear.

The most useful Supplements:

There are several supplements suitable for girls over 12.They include:
  • B6
  • Vit E
  • Vit C
  • Betacarotene
  • Zinc
  • Kelp
  • Evening primrose oil
  • Flaxseed oil
  • Probiotics
It’s also essential for the teenager to eat lots of wholegrain cereals, legumes, all fruits and vegetables (organic where possible) oily fish, nuts and seeds and to drink at least 2 litres of fluids a day.
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