| Chemical options include
herbal, which are sometimes marketed as a safe alternative to
surgery. The herbs in these breast enhancers vary, but many of them
contain various mixes Fenugreek Extract, Saw Palmetto, Fennel Seed,
and Wild Yam. They are proposed to work because they contain
phyto-estrogens (a plant form of estrogen) that simulate the
hormones found in young girls' breasts and cause growth of the
mammary gland tissue. While this argument sounds convincing, one
must realize that the estrogen found in plants is much less potent
than the estrogen that is normally found in women's bodies. It would
take incredible amounts of phyto-estrogens to mimic the effects of
human estrogen. The herbal products can claim success in part due to
the placebo effect, in which 1 in 3 people given a placebo (a
neutral substance) will experience the expected effect. Not only
should we question the efficacy of the herbal preparations, but we
should be concerned about the safety of the herbal breast
enhancement found in these products as well. Herbal are not
regulated by the FDA, and may have serious side effects. If
considering the use of herbal breast enhancers, do some research
first and talk to your doctor. |
