Microarray analysis identified 29 genes that were upregulated and 14 genes that were downregulated in response to iodineiodide treatment. Using breast cancer cells mcf7 cells, stoddard and colleagues demonstrated that lugols solution 5% iodine 10% iodide. Iodine deficiency is associated with a higher rate of goiter and breast cancer. Stacy marshall killed her stage 2 breast cancer by changing her diet and taking supplements. Apr 12, 2012 iodine is a crucial ingredient in the delicate balance of the endocrine system, and deficiencies have been implicated in conditions such as diabetes, polycystic ovarian disease pcos, fibrocystic breast disease, increased breast cancer risk and most commonly goiter. The first one, from abnormal cells up to carcinoma in situ reverses with iodine.
The perfect storm theory of breast cancer and iodine. His book is very informative and gives a scientific reason why it works. David brownstein calls an epidemic of hormonesensitive cancers like breast cancerare simultaneous with the removal of iodine from refined flours and the substitution of bromine, which blocks the bodys absorption and utilization of iodine. Eskin published 80 papers over 30 years researching iodine and breast cancer, and he reports that iodine deficiency causes breast cancer and thyroid cancer in humans and animals. The authors suggest that iodine might prevent abnormal growth and division of breast. List of books and articles about breast cancer online. May 10, 2017 brownstein reports three cases of spontaneous regression of breast cancer after women take iodine supplementation in his iodine book. It is also highly effective in the treatment of enlarged prostate glands. Although written for the lay reader, it should be required reading for all medical students, breast surgeons, mammographers, breast cancer oncologists and any doctor who orders mammograms. Diets high in iodine are associated with low breast cancer rates. The final step in the iodine deficiency continuum is cancer. From published facts, we can arrive at a proposal that iodine could be the first phase of a two phase cancer. I have written numerous articles and books about the epidemic of iodine.
Dear friend, if you or a loved one suffers from breast cancer. The book should be handed out freely during october breast cancer. In this issue of breast cancer research turken and coworkers describe an association between breast cancer and autoimmune thyroid disease aitd, showing not only an increased prevalence of thyroid peroxidase tpo antibodies in patients with breast cancer. Wright explains how just one drop a day can keep breast cancer away with lugols iodine solution. Iodine deficiency could explain a plethora of problems we are facingparticularly the epidemic increases in diseases of the breast, ovary, uterus, prostate, thyroid and pancreas. This second edition contains new information on iodine research and breast cancer. Apr 10, 2017 inadequate breast iodine levels have been associated with the development of breast cancer in both animals and humans, while iodine supplementation has been shown to cause cancer cells to shift into apoptosis or programmed cell death. Over the last 12 years i have formed a library of 5000 reprints and books on breast cancer, thyroid hormone and iodine. Iodine is an element found in earths crust and is present in foods we eat. Annotated reference pages iodine i odine as a therapy for breast patients iodine loading test information. Dr brownstein too much breast cancer and not enough answers. Dr derry from vicotria on vancouver island has a book out about breast cancer and his research shows that taking 1 to 2 drops of iodine a day in a glass of water can help to prevent breast cancer.
Smyth pp, smith df, mcdermott ew, murray mj, geraghty jg, ohiggins nj. Iodine levels in the us have fallen over 50% during the last 40 years while at the same time breast cancer rates have risen to epidemic levels. Jun 10, 2018 a 2002 report on the association of estrogen replacement therapy with an increased risk of breast cancer led to a large drop in prescriptions for the drugs used in such therapy. Iodine is an essential element that every cell in the body needs in order to function. He also states, iodine in adequate doses neutralizes carcinogens, removes abnormal cells, kill viruses, which might be carcinogenic, and neutralizes toxins from other microorganisms. I have no doubt one of the reasons we are seeing such an epidemic of breast cancer is due to iodine deficiency. Breast cancer prevention with iodine supplementation. Breast cancer and iodine by david derry, 9781552128848, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.
Estrogen receptors were desensitized 80% of breast cancer diagnoses are estrogen positive while most scientists agree. The book contains good information on all diseases related to low iodine levels, including thyroid disorders, obesity and breast cancer. Iodine deficiency could explain a plethora of problems we are facingparticularly the epidemic increases in diseases of the breast. David brownstein, md dr david brownstein was a conventionally trained doctor who realized that the medicines that he was prescribing for his patients were only masking their symptoms and not actually solving their health issues. Iodine deficiency causes breast cancer the overwhelming evidence. Brownstein presents case reports of women with fibrocystic disease as well as breast cancer who benefit from iodine.
The study, led by researchers at the national cancer institute nci, part of the national institutes of health, was. How iodine protects breasts lara briden the period. In adults, iodine deficiency can be linked to the epidemic rise in cancers of the glandular tissuesincluding the thyroid, ovary, uterus, prostate, breast and pancreas. The book should be handed out freely during october breast cancer awareness month. This book is about cause, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. Why you need it, why you cant live without it, dr david brownstein reports on three cases of spontaneous regression of breast cancer after starting iodine supplementation therapy. Iodine levels have fallen over 50% during the last 40 years. Iodine deficiency and breast cancer natural health. The book claims that in the breast, the precursor state is caused by relatively low levels of iodine intake. However, there is not enough evidence to prove that either excess or a deficiency of iodine causes breast cancer smyth, 2003. Breast cancer and iodine by david derry md phd, is a unique 100 page volume which presents the academic case for iodine as prevention and treatment of breast cancer. A 2016 study conducted at university of michigan found that % of all u. January 1, 2002 paperback paperback january 1, 1702 4. Microarray analysis identified 29 genes that were upregulated and 14 genes that were downregulated in response to iodine iodide treatment.
Further studies proved that when a group of breast cancer patients were given iodine after their biopsies. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. In the event of a nuclear power plant accident, the government gives everyone 50 mg. One clinical study of 22 women with breast cancer given 5 mgday of molecular iodine i2 found that ppargamma expression was increased, along with the expected. Jan 28, 2020 as early as the 1960s, eskin found a correlation between iodine deficiency and the risk of breast cancer. Alternative treatments for breast cancer earth clinic. How to prevent and how to survive breast cancer by ph. He also mentions studies that measured soil deficiency, the need for supplementation, and the need for 3 forms of iodine in supplements. In the us goiter belt, where iodine in the soil is.
Iodine for breast cancer treatment published on april 10, 2017 dr. Radioactive iodine linked to higher risk of cancer death. A direct relationship between thyroid enlargement and. Breast cancer prevention and iodine supplementation by. Iodine consumption by americans has dropped 50% since the 1970s as breast cancer rates have risen 1. Fundamentals of human nutritioniodine wikibooks, open. Until the 1960s, iceland did even better by feeding fish scraps to their dairy cows, but once they began to follow world standards for maximum allowable iodine in milk, their breast cancer. Low iodine levels is always a red flag when it comes to breast cancer risk. Commentary the thyroid, iodine and breast cancer by peter pa smyth endocrine laboratory, department of medicine and therapeutics, and conway institute of biomolecular and biomedical research, university college dublin, ireland published. He said that iodine is vital to proper tyroid function and there is a correlation between low iodine levels and breast cancer. This book, written in 2001, may have been a valuable early pioneer in the recent revival of this crucial aspect of nutrition that the medical profession has brushed aside, but today there are better books.
Breast cancer, and thyroid cancer iodine, a well known topical antiseptic and antimicrobial agent, also directly kills cancer cells and serves as the key player in our bodys surveillance system for removing abnormal precancer. I just read the book, breast cancer and iodine by dr. Iodine deficiency and breast cancer natural health journeys. Eskin md showed that iodine actually altered gene expression in breast cancer cells, inducing programmed cell death. While cancer is a complex disease, there are some basic preventive actions we all can take. Breast cancer choices iodine investigation project the perfect storm theory of breast cance r.
By contrast, the incidence and severity of breast cancer are less in japan than. Brownstein reports three cases of spontaneous regression of breast cancer after women take iodine supplementation in his iodine book. Iodine is a radically important topic for anyone with a breast, prostate, or thyroid who wants to live a long healthy life. Mar 19, 20 iodine deficiency causes fibrocystic breast disease, breast cancer and thyroid cancer dr. Iodine and breast cancer prevention part two spontaneous regression of breast cancer after iodine in his book on iodine, david brownstein md reports three cases of spontaneous regression of breast cancer after iodine supplementation. I have taken my personal experience in practice along with the details of treatment of patient together with published literature and proposed a testable theory of breast cancer.
Longterm iodine depletion causes changes in breast tissue. In this issue of breast cancer research turken and coworkers describe an association between breast cancer and autoimmune thyroid disease aitd, showing not only an increased prevalence of thyroid peroxidase tpo antibodies in patients with breast cancer but also a significantly increased rate of goiter diffuse 8%, nodular 50% as compared with control individuals 4% and. The authors suggest that iodine might prevent abnormal growth and division of breast cells, but further research is still needed to confirm this. Japanese who migrate to the usa and adopt our diet also adopt our rates of breast cancer. How to prevent and how to survive breast cancer by dr. Similarly, higher dietary iodine intake is associated with less goiter and breast cancer. Breast cancer, microbial infections, hormone imbalances and thyroid. Although written for the lay reader, it should be required reading for all medical students.
Findings from a study of patients who received radioactive iodine rai treatment for hyperthyroidism show an association between the dose of treatment and longterm risk of death from solid cancers, including breast cancer. Dear friend, if you or a loved one suffers from breast cancer, this could be the most eyeopening letter you ever read. The thyroid, iodine and breast cancer pubmed central pmc. This book is about cause, prevention and treatment of breast canc. If you are a woman who undergoes repeated breast procedures such as breast cyst aspirations or repeated biopsies of breast nodules, then you need to read this book. Iodine treats breast cancer, overwhelming evidence.
For well over 50 years, iodine has been the most researched nutrient in treating fibrocystic breast. Jul 26, 2001 this book is about cause, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. See her story on facebook book by kevin irish, im still here, where kevin cured his stage 4 lung cancer naturally. Iodine is needed for creating thyroid hormone but there is a lot more to this essential mineral than this. His work gives us some pivotal basic truths about iodine and breast health. Mar 19, 20 to elucidate the role of iodine in breast cancer, the effect of lugols iodine solution 5% i2, 10% ki on gene expression was analyzed in the estrogen responsive mcf7 breast cancer cell line.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Sherrill sellmans book, what women must know to protect their daughters from breast cancer, says, breast cancer will always be a tragedy that befalls a woman. Iodine is a critically overlooked nutrient that could play a crucial preventative and. From published facts, we can arrive at a proposal that iodine could be the first phase of a two phase cancer defence system. The author, dr david brownstein, provides compelling evidence that iodine. May 29, 2015 the drop in iodine levels and the steadily rising breast cancer ratesand what dr. To elucidate the role of iodine in breast cancer, the effect of lugols iodine solution 5% i2, 10% ki on gene expression was analyzed in the estrogen responsive mcf7 breast cancer cell line. A reduction in size and number of tumorproducing blood vessels. Most people can name at least one person close to them who has suffered from breast cancer or other cancer. Powerpoint presentation iodine literate practitioners directory bromide dominance theory salt loading protocol. Mar 06, 2020 in the breasts, iodine downregulates estrogenresponsive genes and upregulates the genes required for estrogen detoxification. The breast cancer study focused on two common breast cancer subtypes using wellestablished breast cancer cell lines, mcf7 a luminal a subtype and mdamb231 a triplenegative subtype. David brownstein calls an epidemic of hormonesensitive cancers like breast cancer are simultaneous with the removal of iodine from refined flours and the substitution of bromine, which blocks the bodys absorption and utilization of iodine. It tears at the very fabric of a womans life rippling out to touch all those in her word.
Breast health can be an emotional topic because of the devastating nature of breast cancer. Having enough iodine can prevent breast tissue from becoming hypersensitive to estrogen. Her own experience with breast cancer led to the discovery that someone had stolen. The second phase, invasion, is controlled by connective tissue thyroid hormone. She is also a journalist, researcher, former college professor and speaker. We have tested over 6,000 patients and found the vast majority significantly low in iodine. There is also a correlation between breast cancer and an imbalance of iodine. It is essential for proper thyroid and endocrine function and is actively involved in the development and health of breast tissue. Iodine may also be affecting the binding of estrogen receptors to the steroidbinding element.
Brownstein presents case reports of women with fibrocystic disease as well as breast cancer who benefit from iodine supplementation. This means that over 20 million american women are at risk for both thyroid imbalance and breast cancer. Although written for the lay reader, it should be required reading for all medical students, breast surgeons, mammographers, breast cancer. What every woman and those who love her ought to know.
This should come as no surprise as a 2008 paper by bernard a. A chapter is devoted to iodine deficiency and fibrocystic breast disease and breast cancer. Iodine is essential for your health the author used iodine to cure herself of breast cancer. Dr brownstein iodine, fibrocystic breast disease and cancer. Iodine treats breast cancer, overwhelming evidence jeffrey. The connection between iodine deficiency, fibrocystic breast disease, and breast cancer continues to grow.