Eight Key Nutrients To Help Prevent Breast Cancer -- And Where ToFind Them

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United
States, accounting for one in three of all women cancer cases
diagnosed. In 2005 alone, more than 211,000 women will be diagnosed
with the disease, according to the American Cancer Society, along with
nearly 1,700 men.

It's estimated that over 40,000 women will die of breast cancer this
year, surpassed only by lung cancer deaths. Another 460 men will also
die from the disease.

While age (over 65) and family history are unchangeable factors
associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, there are other
factors you can control. Lifestyle factors, including drinking two or
more drinks a day and not exercising, along with being obese, all
increase the risk. Along these lines, eating a healthy diet that
includes the foods and nutrients noted below may help to reduce your
risk and prevent you from becoming one of the one in seven U.S. women
(or smaller number of U.S. men) who has, or will develop, breast
cancer during her lifetime.

1. Vitamin D3

This vitamin helps control cellular growth and inhibit the growth of
cancer cells. According to holistic healing and natural health author
Donald R. Yance Jr., "Vitamin D3 may also inhibit the activity of
hormones such as estrogen in breast cancer, thereby decreasing its
spread."

A University of Birmingham study also found that vitamin D3 encourages
healthy breast cell growth while making cells more resistant to
toxins.

One way to get vitamin D3 is through sun exposure--one study found
that safely

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