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Improved results with birth control pills and nutrition?
January 20 2009 at 6:15 AM UrNuBreastFriend (no login)
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I tried Brava years ago, but I was not disciplined enough to stick with it. I'm thinking about trying it again, but I want to make sure that I give myself the best chance possible. One thing that came to mind was the fact that in the original study that used to be posted on the brava site, they had all of the participants taking birth control pills. I wonder if that explains the higher percentage of increase by itself or if the hormones enhance the tension induced growth. Also, I would think that a persons nutrition could greatly affect the results since the body needs certain nutrients to create new tissue. Perhaps, starting with a multivitamin and maybe glucosamine or some connective tissue supplement would improve results. Has anyone tried any of these things? And, for those who did not grow, do you think your problem could have been dietary?
Sorry for the long post, but hopefully this will get some good discussion going.
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UrNuBreastFriend
(no login) Re: Improved results with birth control pills and nutrition? January 20 2009, 6:35 AM
Ok. Scatch the glucosamine.. any ideas on what might help?
waxingmoon
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Improved results with birth control pills and nutrition? January 20 2009, 9:33 PM
Hi UrNuBreastFriend,
Yes, a person's nutritional life would definitely influence the outcome of any NBE attempted. With external negative pressure devices the body is being influenced to grow new breast and connective tissue (albiet very slowly). Both of these tissues are protein based.
Diets high in protein are very good for NBE no matter what method. With suction devices it would also be helpful to increase levels of vitamin C, one of the precursors in our body for collagen.
Another good supplement would be the Essential Fatty Acids that the body uses to grow cellular walls. Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids can be found in vegetable and nut oils (omega 6) and fish oils and flaxseed (omega 3). You can get these through you foods or take supplements for them.
Tissue growth does seem to be enhanced through hormonal balance. I think the reason the studies for Brava had the women on birth control was to reduce fluctuations that are more normally found in a cycle without birth control. They were trying to make an even playing field for all the women in the study and the easiest way to do this was to eliminate hormone fluctuation. I don't think the birth control pills were essential to the results - they were just essential to the study.
So, what helps the body create new tissue? Plenty of food -high in protein and essential fatty acids. Plenty of rest - 7 to 10 hours of sleep is best - and not too much fat reducing exercises either. Doing exercises to stimulate muscle growth promotes the release of growth hormone and that helps speed tissue growth. Avoid sugar which can interfere with growth hormone. Reduce stress which can interfere with the body's immune system and hormone cycles.
In other words, the healthier we are the better we will respond. I hope I have given you some ideas to try.
Best wishes,
waxingmoon
UrNuBreastFriend
(no login) Re: Improved results with birth control pills and nutrition? January 21 2009, 3:50 AM
Thanks waxingmoon. These are some great suggestions!
roakie
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SENIOR MEMBER Re: Improved results with birth control pills and nutrition? January 21 2009, 3:25 PM
I surely hope birth control pills did not skew the initial Brava results. If that's the case, a menopausal woman like me has no hope!
I agree that we should pay good attention to our diet, particularly protein. It is good to eat high-quality protein when strength-training as well. Not too much, but certainly in adequate amounts to build and retain muscle growth.
I am taking fish oil and evening primrose oil capsules each morning as well.
January 20 2009 at 6:15 AM UrNuBreastFriend (no login)
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I tried Brava years ago, but I was not disciplined enough to stick with it. I'm thinking about trying it again, but I want to make sure that I give myself the best chance possible. One thing that came to mind was the fact that in the original study that used to be posted on the brava site, they had all of the participants taking birth control pills. I wonder if that explains the higher percentage of increase by itself or if the hormones enhance the tension induced growth. Also, I would think that a persons nutrition could greatly affect the results since the body needs certain nutrients to create new tissue. Perhaps, starting with a multivitamin and maybe glucosamine or some connective tissue supplement would improve results. Has anyone tried any of these things? And, for those who did not grow, do you think your problem could have been dietary?
Sorry for the long post, but hopefully this will get some good discussion going.
Author Reply
UrNuBreastFriend
(no login) Re: Improved results with birth control pills and nutrition? January 20 2009, 6:35 AM
Ok. Scatch the glucosamine.. any ideas on what might help?
waxingmoon
(Login waxingmoon)
SENIOR MEMBER Re: Improved results with birth control pills and nutrition? January 20 2009, 9:33 PM
Hi UrNuBreastFriend,
Yes, a person's nutritional life would definitely influence the outcome of any NBE attempted. With external negative pressure devices the body is being influenced to grow new breast and connective tissue (albiet very slowly). Both of these tissues are protein based.
Diets high in protein are very good for NBE no matter what method. With suction devices it would also be helpful to increase levels of vitamin C, one of the precursors in our body for collagen.
Another good supplement would be the Essential Fatty Acids that the body uses to grow cellular walls. Omega 3 and Omega 6 fatty acids can be found in vegetable and nut oils (omega 6) and fish oils and flaxseed (omega 3). You can get these through you foods or take supplements for them.
Tissue growth does seem to be enhanced through hormonal balance. I think the reason the studies for Brava had the women on birth control was to reduce fluctuations that are more normally found in a cycle without birth control. They were trying to make an even playing field for all the women in the study and the easiest way to do this was to eliminate hormone fluctuation. I don't think the birth control pills were essential to the results - they were just essential to the study.
So, what helps the body create new tissue? Plenty of food -high in protein and essential fatty acids. Plenty of rest - 7 to 10 hours of sleep is best - and not too much fat reducing exercises either. Doing exercises to stimulate muscle growth promotes the release of growth hormone and that helps speed tissue growth. Avoid sugar which can interfere with growth hormone. Reduce stress which can interfere with the body's immune system and hormone cycles.
In other words, the healthier we are the better we will respond. I hope I have given you some ideas to try.
Best wishes,
waxingmoon
UrNuBreastFriend
(no login) Re: Improved results with birth control pills and nutrition? January 21 2009, 3:50 AM
Thanks waxingmoon. These are some great suggestions!
roakie
(Login roakie)
SENIOR MEMBER Re: Improved results with birth control pills and nutrition? January 21 2009, 3:25 PM
I surely hope birth control pills did not skew the initial Brava results. If that's the case, a menopausal woman like me has no hope!
I agree that we should pay good attention to our diet, particularly protein. It is good to eat high-quality protein when strength-training as well. Not too much, but certainly in adequate amounts to build and retain muscle growth.
I am taking fish oil and evening primrose oil capsules each morning as well.