Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin E (alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate)
For the health condition: Breast Lumps

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
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Vitamin E, including derivatives such as alpha-tocopheryl polyethylene glycol succinate, has been used traditionally and popularly for benign breast lumps, particularly in the treatment of fibrocystic breast changes. Historically, this use is based on anecdotal reports and early observational studies from the mid-20th century, which suggested that vitamin E supplementation could alleviate breast pain (mastalgia) and reduce the size or discomfort of benign breast lumps. However, subsequent controlled clinical trials have produced mixed or largely negative results. Most modern systematic reviews and guidelines do not endorse vitamin E as an effective therapy for benign breast disease due to insufficient or inconsistent evidence of benefit. There is also little mechanistic data to support a direct effect of vitamin E on breast tissue or cystic changes. Some women continue to use it because of its perceived antioxidant properties and the relatively low risk of side effects at standard dosages. In summary, while the use of vitamin E for breast lumps is rooted in tradition and historical practice, current scientific evidence does not strongly support its efficacy.

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