Breast Cancer
Remifemin/Black Cohosh Reduces Menopausal Symptoms and Protects Against Breast Cancer
Published in Women's Health Weekly, May 10th, 2007
Many women are choosing dietary supplements for the management of menopausal symptoms -- especially since serious health concerns have been raised about hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Remifemin(R) black cohosh extract, the most extensively researched, non-prescription menopausal therapy has been found to safely and effectively reduce hot flashes, night sweats and irritability. Now, a study published in the International Journal of Cancer: 120, 1523-1528 (2007), has shown that this proprietary herbal product lowers the risk of breast cancer by as much as 60%.
"The standardized Remifemin(R) black cohosh extract has antiestrogenic, antiproliferative and antioxidant...
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