DIM (3,3′-diindolylmethane) is a powerful plant compound found in cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and kale. And it has a rare superpower: DIM supports healthy breasts by helping your body get rid of excess estrogen. Long-term high exposure to too much estrogen causes problems for breast cells' normal function. DIM counteracts those effects by improving safe estrogen and xenoestrogen processing and harnessing the benefits of estrogen.

That’s the most important way DIM supports healthy breasts…but it’s not the only way. Research shows DIM helps increase expression of the BRCA1 gene, which supports cells in repairing DNA.

Even better: one groundbreaking clinical trial discovered that DIM helped healthy BRCA carriers stay healthy. When the women took a daily dose of DIM, they saw a significant decline in their breast density, a clear sign of ongoing breast health.

Curcumin, the most bioactive compound found in turmeric, has a variety of health-promoting properties. It's been studied extensively for its breast health benefits, and research shows curcumin supports healthy breast cell function and repair. This powerful phytochemical is also proven to function as:

• An antioxidant
• A brain tonic
• A mood brightener

The key to reaping all the benefits of curcumin is absorption. Curcumin is notoriously hard for the body to absorb... and that’s why BreastDefend contains BCM-95, a highly absorbable and bioavailable form of this golden health warrior.

Astragalus is well known for its ability to support and defend healthy immune system function, vitality and longevity. It has strong antioxidant properties that shield cells from free radical damage, as well as supporting healthy inflammatory responses. And it helps defend special immune cells called macrophages so they can promote healthy breast cells... and keep them that way.

Astragalus contains a powerful compound called formononetin that promotes cellular DNA repair. Formononetin also helps regulate cellular behavior.

Turkey tail mushrooms contain a rich variety of cellular and immune supporting compounds, including two that have been used in Asia for decades. These two compounds — PSK (polysaccharide kureha) and PSP (polysaccharopeptide) — work together to support your body's defense team. Powered by PSK and PSO, turkey tail mushroom supports healthy immune function and positive quality of life.

Turkey tail supports optimal breast health by stimulating the right immune system cells such as NK (natural killer) cells. It also delivers antioxidant protection and helps cells ward off DNA damage, both vitally important for maintaining breast health.

Reishi, known as the “mushroom of immortality,” has been used in traditional medicine for centuries to keep people healthy and vital well into old age. Even now, it remains a prized staple in the Asian oncology toolbox.

Reishi provides dozens of proven health benefits, including:

• Supporting healthy breast cells
• Enhancing NK cell activity for boosted breast cell defense
• Promoting healthy immune system response and function even in people undergoing radiation or chemotherapy treatment
• Reducing fatigue and promoting physical and emotional well-being

Medicinal mushrooms like reishi provide even stronger benefits when combined with other mushrooms, like turkey tail and meshima.*

Generations of traditional medicine practitioners have used meshima to promote wellness and longevity, especially for women and breast health. It works by blocking cellular adhesion and defending healthy cells. Meshima also makes sure vital nutrients flow only to healthy cells through established blood vessels.

Meshima helps regulate proper immune function and increase immune cell function as needed. It also supplies superior antioxidant strength and supports a healthy inflammatory response.

Certain fruits and vegetables contain a special flavonoid (plant chemical) called quercetin that supplies dozens of benefits for your well-being. Quercetin has many life-sustaining properties and maintains ongoing breast health in several ways. It acts as a powerful antioxidant and helps your immune system mount proper responses. And it keeps breast cells healthy by activating specific proteins that help those cells resist and repair damage.

Research shows quercetin increases the effectiveness of protocols used to promote breast health. And quercetin also helps regulate cellular signaling pathways and growth factors that affect healthy breast cell function.

You may not have heard of Scutellaria barbata despite its prominent use in traditional Chinese medicine. Scutellaria barbata is often used to promote healthy circulation and enhance immune system function.

In Asia, this botanical stars as part of a core herbal protocol used to support optimal breast health through various stages and levels. Extracts of this powerful herb help keep breast cells healthy by encouraging old cells to die off as part of their natural life cycle.