Sentences with phrase «as weak estrogens»

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As you know, tamoxifen is a non-steroid, weak - acting estrogen that binds to estrogen receptors in the breast and supposedly reduces the risk of breast cancer.

The widespread and common use of natural progesterone (hereafter referred to as progesterone) for hormone balance and menopausal symptoms, especially estrogen dominance, has potentially important negative clinical implications when used by those with a weak body — such as those with Adrenal Fatigue Syndrome (AFS).

Flaxseeds contain lignans, which are antioxidants that function as anti-estrogens or weak estrogens and may block the effects of estrogen in some tissues.

Along with isoflavones, lignans are one of the few naturally occurring compounds in food that function as weak or moderate estrogens when consumed by humans.

Often times ingredients are used in a number of different application, but these findings are noteworthy because a review of scientific research shows that propyl paraben acts as a weak synthetic estrogen and can alter hormone signaling, notes EWG.