On the other hand, some scientific evidence hints that
higher levels of estrogen lead to an increased activity of the alpha - adrenergic receptors in the lower part of the body, which slow fat release and are the reason why many women have a pear shape fat distribution.
Not exact matches
[17] Over time,
high levels of uninhibited
estrogen can
lead to endometrial hyperplasia, or overgrowth
of tissue in the uterus.
Their study, conducted in 400 healthy men ages 20 to 50, found that
higher levels of testosterone
led to lower
levels of HDL cholesterol, or «good» cholesterol, but
estrogen appeared to have no effect on HDL cholesterol.
In addition, some
high - fiber veggies like cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower contain compounds named indoles — these help lower the
levels of estrogen in males and therefore
lead to less water retention and slightly greater
levels of testosterone.
Young men who
lead unhealthy lifestyles have a
higher chance
of having increased
estrogen levels than men who are in good physical shape.
Dairy cows are often pregnant when they're milked, and this
leads to
higher levels of estrogen in the milk and subsequent dairy products.
«Risk was
highest at the later stage, when women have low
levels of estrogen,» says
lead study author Vincent Martin, MD, director
of the Headache and Facial Pain Center at the University
of Cincinnati Gardner Neuroscience Institute.
High levels of estrogen also can
lead to water retention
leading to a bloated and smooth appearance - not something bodybuilders want.
• Hormone therapy: HRT refers to the administration
of estrogen or a combination
of estrogen / progestin therapy.46 For women in particular, increased
estrogen levels may
lead to a
higher gallstone risk.47 As such, if you are undergoing HRT or are taking
high - dose birth control pills, talk to your doctor about your gallstone risk and ask if there are other hormone - related medications that are better for you.
I also remember reading that alcohol consumption
leads to
higher estrogen levels and lower testosterone — which
leads to less risk
of prostate cancer.
Adrenal fatigue, which is a disorder that affects the adrenal glands, may also cause the
level of aromatase in the body to increase *; thus
leading to
high estrogen levels and low testosterone
levels.
Estrogen Dominance: many women suffering from symptoms of PMS, which includes emotional lability, irritability, and / or depression in the days leading up to a woman's menses, likely have higher estrogen levels relative to proge
Estrogen Dominance: many women suffering from symptoms
of PMS, which includes emotional lability, irritability, and / or depression in the days
leading up to a woman's menses, likely have
higher estrogen levels relative to proge
estrogen levels relative to progesterone.
Some studies have concluded that the lower
levels of estrogen and
higher levels of testosterone
lead to a depressive state.
Levels of estrogen, a female sex hormone, that are
higher than normal in men may
lead to unpleasant changes.
However, aluminum exposure has been linked to the development
of Alzheimer's disease and interferes with
estrogen levels which can
lead to a
higher risk for breast and prostate cancer.