Understanding Breast Implant Illness: Chronic Inflammation Explained

24 Jan 2025 · 0 min
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Dr. Robert Whitfield presents the view that breast implant illness is best understood as chronic inflammation in which the breast implant (a medical device) can play a contributory role. He emphasizes implants are not the sole cause and points to other root contributors discussed in his book—genetics, gut microbiome, toxicity testing, food sensitivities, and metabolomics—when assessing and treating affected patients.

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