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Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 12, 2023 | Replies (1190)Comment receiving replies
@mjay
In my limited research on the subject of natural, plant-based aromatase inhibitors, it seemed to indicate that that study of phytophenols let to the development of current AIs. Also, I noted that there were a number of studies of phytophenolic natural products in the 1990s and early part of this century without conclusions of their efficacy. Taken together, I had concluded that the research community was not promoting them.
Perhaps you have recent and shareable research studies which can shed more light on the subject?
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Thank you for your reply. I do not have info on natural alternatives but thought someone might. I am currently on Arimidex and am experiencing brain fog/memory issues. I am investigating my options at this point. Maybe eating more phytoestrogens while taking AIs can help supplement with some estrogen which is needed to maintain some modicum of health. It would be good to know if this is being investigated or trialed.
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with everything I have studied and my coach verifies, the AIs completely block ALL estrgen. Everything I have read tells me our bodies need small amounts of estrgen. It was not that long ago that there was only tamoxifin. The AIs are also not proven, you take them for 5 years and then they ask you to take them for another 5. Being I am 67 and post meno, I want quality of life now.