In a double - blind study, researchers randomly assigned 56 women with fibrocystic breast disease to receive daily supplements of iodine (70 to 90 mcg I2 / kg body weight) or placebo for 6 months [52]. (ods.od.nih.gov)
-- If you develop breast lumps and tenderness, consult a doctor to confirm the presence of fibrocystic change, as well as to determine the possible benefit of taking vitamin E. (rawbarrel.com)
Iodine also helps regulate levels of the stress hormone cortisol and contributes to normal immune function.46, 47 Abnormal cortisol levels and deficient immune function are significant contributors to the risks of breast cancer; women with fibrocystic breast disease may also suffer from elevated cortisol levels.48 - 51 (lifeextension.com)