High amounts of gluten
increase oestrogen production, which can be behind some of the fluid retention and breakouts associated with Gluten Face.
Not exact matches
Postmenopausal women have an
increased risk of obesity, for instance due to the reduction of
oestrogen production in combination with an elevated energy intake and reduced physical activity.
A woman's body goes through significant changes as it approaches menopause:
oestrogen production slows dramatically, muscle mass decreases as fat deposits
increase and metabolism slows down even further.
Alcohol decreases the
production rate of testosterone and
increases oestrogen.
In contrast, the Chinese herbs used in medications for
oestrogen deficiency stimulate the brain to
increase the
production of these natural hormones.