The
biological activity of estrogen and testosterone, the sex hormones of the body, which are believed to play a part in type 2 diabetes development are regulated by a protein known as SHBG (sex hormone - binding globulin).
These smooth and sweet cuties pack some serious phytoestrogens, which mimic
the activity of estrogen in the body.
Enlarged male breasts, or gynecomastia, result from an imbalance between
the activity of estrogens, which stimulate breast growth, and estrogen - inhibiting androgens.
Its chemical structure is similar to that of bisphenol A (BPA), and like BPA, is can mimic
the activity of estrogen, a female sex hormone.
Depending on the type of estrogen receptor on the cells, isoflavones may reduce or activate
the activity of estrogen.
Keep soy intake to a minimum (as it contains phytoestrogens called isoflavones which mimics
the activity of estrogen in the body) 6.
The activity of estrogen is simulated by the estrogen receptor.
By blocking and eliminating estrogen receptors you can further decrease
the activity of estrogen.
The authors also look at industrial sources of chemicals that can mimic
the activity of estrogen hormones.