Noninvasive breast health and aesthetics/Vegan breast enlargement

This guide is for female natural breast enlargement using noninvasive vegan, including herbal, methods. This resource is for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. This resource covers herbal and similar uses, to show that animal or bovine extracts are unnecessary. Almost everything a person eats directly or indirectly comes from plants. This vegan method is to supplement an already existing diet for calorie intake. This promotes feminine qualities, so it is not suitable for males. Use caution, and observe the effects before continuing. Stop immediately if any concerns occur, and do not overdo. The doer is responsible for using judgement and for ensuring the use of only food-grade safe ingredients. Do not do if: pregnant, any health conditions exist or are a worry, or social conditions or environments are a concern. In extreme and uncontrolled conditions it can become an adverse or potentially bad concern.

Precautions

See also: breast cancer prevention

Safety of each food, herb or phytoestrogen has to be researched on a case by case basis. Some phytoestrogens are considered safe, while some may be safe while promoting unwanted effects like unwanted body hair growth. Others, in foods like soy, may increase the risk of estrogen positive cancers. Many estrogenic herbs are not safe to be taken during pregnancy, because some cause uterine contractions.

Zearalenone, known as ZEN, and its derivatives are a class of xenoestrogens associated with many herbal bust enhancement products. Zearalenone, produced by a toxic fungus, is a mycoestrogen that stimulates the growth of breast cancer cells, increases the chance of estrogen dependent breast cancer, and may reduce fertility.

Genistein, an isoflavonoid, may increase the chances of estrogen dependent cancer. Soy may alternatively decrease the chances of estrogen negative cancer. Kava is a liver toxin. Tea tree oil is dangerous for internal consumption.

There exist synthetic estrogens, metalloestrogens and other estrogenic substances that are extremely carcinogenic and toxic, and these are to be completely avoided.

Also to note: concentrated foods, no matter how harmless, cause strenuous work for the liver.

Anatomy

See also: w:Breast anatomy, w:Mammary gland and w:Mammary gland development

The breast is largely composed of glandular tissue surrounded by adipose tissue. This glandular tissue is made up of numerous milk producing lobules. The endocrine system, including the pituitary gland, regulates mammary glands.

Estrogenic receptors

See also: w:Estrogen receptor

Mammary gland cells contain estrogen receptor alpha, progesterone receptor, and prolactin receptor proteins. Estradiol, progesterone and prolactin normally activate the respective receptors that cause breast growth. Food-grade phytoestrogen analogs may replicate these actions to further stimulate breast growth.

Montgomery's glands and mammary glands are of the exocrine system.

Hormones

See also: w:Endocrine system; w:Exocrine gland

Prolactin and progesterone

Prolactin and progesterone have influences on breast tissue. The luteal phase, and the hormone prolactin are of interest. Prolactin is indirectly responsible for progesterone, and is directly responsible for glandular tissue hypertrophy. When prolactin is coupled with a placental hormone, somatomammotropin, it causes milk production and secretion. The idea is for prolactin stimulation without milk secretion. Breast development occurs during the luteal or similar phase, and progesterone is present during this time. Different phytoestrogens may possibly be the building blocks of varying estrogenic compounds, or they may have a weak estrogenic effect themselves, as this seems unproven. Galactagogue herbs may have this prolactin like effect. There are estrogenic or phytoestrogenic compounds with different effects. In theory, the body makes the hormones necessary from phytochemicals and nutrients for the body to balance. Prolactin levels are highest at night or during rest.

In lab tests, elevated prolactin levels have caused breast volume to increase by many times. The finding is inconclusive of the effect on corresponding fat tissue.

The temporary endocrine organ, corpus luteum produces progesterone signaled by prolactin.

Estradiol

Estradiol may have an effect on breast tissue. The body regulates estrogen, which is not supposed to be supplemented for this purpose.

Oxycotin and somatomammotropin

For reference, the placental hormone somatomammotropin, and oxycotin cause milk secretion. Stimulating these hormones is not useful for this purpose, nor is this to be tampered with.

Phytohormones

Certain phytohormones may work by binding to estrogen receptors in the mammary glands, or by possibly influencing human hormone regulation or synthesis. It is possible that phytoestrogens may help prevent the breakdown of human hormones, thus reducing hormonal imbalances. Phytohormones that are lactogogues may possibly be mammary tissue receptive. Phytoestrogen sources that prevent or fight cancer are preferable.

Potent phytohormone	Source	Analog to	Action	Notes	Safety
8-prenylnaringenin	Hops	Estradiol	Progesterone receptor and α receptor binding; causes mammary cell proliferation; Increases prolactin levels	Affects menstrual cycles. Most potent phytoestrogen known. About 1/10 as potent as 17β-estradiol. Anticancer	Skin irritation in humans. Toxic to dogs.
Diosgenin	Wild yam, Fenugreek	(possibly progesterone)	Estrogen like	can be converted to progesterone in a lab	Unknown effects if there is preexisting cancer
Silymarin	Thistles		Lactogogue. Estrogenic effect	Does not influence estrogenic hormones. Promotes milk flow.	Liver protectant Anticancer properties.
	Chasteberry		Lactogogue, menstrual	decrease sex drive	Known to be safe
Shatavarin I	Asparagus racemosus, Asparagus officinalis		Lactogogue	Blocks oxycotin activity	Known to be safe
Shatavarins II-IV	Asparagus			Anticancer	Known to be safe
Apigenin	Celery, Parsley, Capsicum pepper			Anticancer
	Evening Primrose			used to relieve breast pain	Mild, safe
	Saw Palmetto		Hormone balancing
	Lavender			implicated for breast growth in males	Not for internal consumption, toxic if taken internally
	Tea Tree oil			implicated for breast growth in males	Not for internal consumption, toxic if taken internally
Miroestrol	Pueraria mirifica			Legume family
	Oats

Insignificant phytochemicals

Insignificant phytohormones	Sources	Notes	Safety
Genistein	Legume family: Soy, Red clover, Fenugreek, Fennel, Pueraria mirifica	Most phytoestrogenic isoflavonoid. Less times estrogenic than 8-prenylnaringenin. Furthermore, interacts fractionally less with ER-α alpha than ER-β. May cause body hair growth.	Increases chances of estrogen positive cancer. Fenugreek is not to be used during pregnancy.
-	Kava	Used for anxiety and not for breast related purposes	Strong liver toxin, can cause liver damage.
-	Black cohosh	Menstrual. Completely different genus than Blue cohosh	Possibly a strong liver toxin, causes uterine contractions, safety is uncertain

Development

Shape

Activation of ER-α causes elongation or horizontal growth of mammary duct cells. Progesterone receptor activation causes side-branching of mammary gland cells. Density, areolar gland development, and gland lactation development are caused by prolactin receptor activation.

From the table the effects of 8-prenylnaringenin on estrogen receptors are shown. 8-prenylnaringenin directly stimulates ER-α and the progesterone receptor in the mammary glands. It also indirectly stimulates the prolactin receptor by causing an increase in prolactin. 8-prenylnaringenin stimulates the hormone receptors responsible for breast growth possibly in elongation, area, areola and density.

Phytoestrogen sources

Common herbs used are known for hormonal balancing or for being lactagogues.

Foods

Asparagus and fruits among other foods have phytochemical properties that may be useful. Legumes (fabaceae) with high isoflavonoid content, such as soy, may provide unwanted estrogenic effects. Common foods may have limited effectiveness as they have significantly less phytoestrogens than herbs.

Herbs

See also: w:Galactagogue

Chasteberry (vitex agnus-castus), thistles (cnicus benedictus), hops (Humulus lupulus), saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) and asparagus contain phytochemicals beneficial to breast health. Chasteberry, thistles and hops are phytoestrogenic, and have feminine effects. Saw palmetto and asparagus are useful for hormone balancing. Common asparagus (asparagus officinalis) is a suitable, but weaker substitue than Shatavari (asparagus racemous).

Thistles are a galactagogue. Hops has feminine properties and it has been known to cause breast growth. It may even be responsible for causing unwanted gynecomastia in males. Hops contains 8-prenylnaringenin which is a potent phytoestrogen. Chasteberry is known to have an effect on estrous cycles and prolactin.

Phytoestrogens are already available in foods, responsible for most hormonal properties. The body produces estrogens from phytoestrogens, either aquired from plant or animal sources. Small amounts of phytoestrogens help with hormonal deficits or imbalances. Use cautiously, and wait to observe any effects before continuing. Different herbs have different properties. Do not use any androgenic herbs or anything remotely potentially dangerous.

Nutrition

See also: Nutrition

Water hydration is important for health, and body efficiency. A multivitamin can help with improving overall body health. Vitamins do not need to be overdone. A womans' multivitamin, and food sources is more than adequate for mineral needs. Using individual mineral supplements can cause imbalances, and this is not suitable. Properly balanced calcium complexes with D vitamins can be an exception. Vitamins A, D, E, and B with C complex can be individually supplemented. Unlike minerals, vitamins have less risk of imbalancing, but deficiencies and overdoses can still occur. For vitamins: the Reference Daily Intake (RDI) on nutritional labels is the minimal for human survival, and the Optimum Daily Intake (ODI) is designated for optimal health. A B with C vitamin complex supplement and an antioxidant complex supplement are ideal. Melatonin is useful as a synergistic terminal antioxidant, and it is useful for improved rest during which growth occurs. Vitamin supplements with artificial colors or flavors are counterproductive to health. Protein powders should be heavily diluted in water.

Calorie intake

Natural peanut butter, olive oil, soup, fruit juice and chocolate can be used for supplementary calorie intake. Calorie intake, most necessary for mass, is necessary for any type of growth, and there are 7,700 kilocalories in a kilogram. Macromastia occurs higher than 1.5 kg. Excessive aerobic physical activity has an effect on the amount of calories needed. Olive oil is the only or few vegetable oils safe to be drank by itself. Whole foods are healthy unlike refined foods: especially avoid or limit chemically extracted vegetable oils, refined sugars, or foods. Peanut butter can be eaten out of a jar. Herbs in powder, tea or extract form can be mixed in with these foods.

Preparations

Herbs can be mixed in to food or beverage directly. They can be also be prepared as a tea or an extract. Aromatherapy is another method of preparation.

Extract

Pour herbs and food-grade grain alcohol into a brown glass container using a funnel. Brown glass containers keep light from breaking down phytochemicals within it. If the bottle doesn't have a screw on cap of its own, a cork can be used. This bottle can be placed into a sock, and put in a dark place for two weeks. The extract can be poured off the top, when needed, while the solid mixture sinks to the bottom. This can be added to drinks or drunk as is.

An infusion can also be made, by putting a herbal ingredient in olive oil, and letting it sit for a week.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy extracts need to be diluted in olive oil or another carrier oil. One drop of this is very potent. This could potentially cause undesirable uncontrollable conditions, and it needs to be tested on a lab cell culture first for safety.

CO₂ extracts of hops exist. Essential oils of tea tree and lavender have been implicated in breast growth.

Soup

In a rice cooker or pot cook rice and any combination of dry soup mix, onions, quinoa, chopped potatoes and any other vegetables. Add olive oil and a small amount of vegetable broth or cubes. Add a sprinkle of combined phytoestrogenic herbs mentioned, plus any spices for taste. Once the rice is cooked, vegan broth or cubes can be mixed with the rice mix in a separate container.

Powder mix

Mix one part rice and pea protein powder, one part shredded coconut, four parts unrefined raw sugar and a sprinkle of herbs together for a protein powder. Mix with water or a suitable drink.

Concerns and non-nutritional

Exercise

Core exercises can influence chest definition and appearance. This has no known direct effect on breast fatty tissue. Weight change may have an effect on breast tissue reduction or gain.

If back strain is an issue, resistance exercise and rest can strengthen back muscles so this won't be a concern.

Clothing

It is possible that tight fitting clothing may restrict breast shape and size.

Development

Breast development can still occur into adulthood.

Macromastia and gigantomastia

see also: Noninvasive breast health and aesthetics/Vegan breast reduction

Macromastasia is a condition that does not require invasive medical intervention. Macromastia is a harmless condition. Gigantomastia is usually benign, except in extreme cases where growth is uncontrolled and lacerations may occur. Macromastia amount varies in proportion to body weight. It is excess of 600 grams of each breast where where macromastia occurs, and it is in excess of 1,000 grams of each breast where gigantomastia occurs.

Supporting evidence

In a clinical trial, asparagus racemosus, known as shatavari in ayurveda and related to the common asparagus, increased mammary specific tissue mass in rats, goats and guinea pigs.

8-prenylnaringenin is the most estrogenic chemical in hops. This phytoestrogen functions like, and has a similar potency to the human hormone estradiol.

There is suggested evidence that chasteberry has uses for hormone binding and regulation, hyperprolactinemia relief, lactation, and menstrual disorders.

Apigenin, found in many plants, influences regulation of mammary tissue.

Lavender and tea tree oil have hormonal effects and has been suspected in causing gynaecomastia in males. Tea tree oil is not to be ingested.

There is clinical proof that nettle inhibits the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, but there is no strong evidence that it corrects hormonal imbalances.

The pharmaceutical d-penicillamine has caused excessive breast growth, and it has been successfully controlled with danazol. D-penicillamine has side effects.

Breast size naturally changes over time, influenced by hormonal and fat composition levels.

Efficacy

Microdosing with imaging and sample analysis would give a vast quantity of information on metabolism of phytohormones. Biochip cell cultures would give plenty of information on efficacy.

Future approaches

Pharmalogical approaches may one day completely replace surgical methods.

See also

• Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
• Ethnobotanical research projects
• w:folk remedies
• Ethical medical research

References

Further reading

Jernström; Olsson (1997), "Breast size in relation to endogenous hormone levels, body constitution, and oral contraceptive use in healthy nulligravid women aged 19-25 years", AM J Epidemiol, http://aje.oxfordjournals.org/content/145/7/571.long