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Does diet affect fibroids? is it possible to reduce the size by the foods we eat? does stress cause them to grow?
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No: No, diet does not affect fibroids. There is a strong genetic predisposition to having them.
Answered 6/11/2018
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Yes, yes and yes: Fibroids are a result of high estrogen levels. High estrogen can be caused by excessive carbohydrate intake (via competetive inhibition of glucoronidase enzyme) therefore a low carb diet is beneficial to reduce estrogen and help shrink fibroids. You may also have low iodine, thyroid problems, low progesterone. All of these things should be evaluated. All phytoestrogens should be avoided.
Answered 12/26/2019
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