Studies have shown phytoestrogens have a weak but noteworthy effect on the reduction of
the natural form of estrogen.
In addition to amazing antioxidants, pomegranates also contain
a natural form of estrogen called estrone.
By drinking pomegranate juice daily, your body receives
this natural form of estrogen along with powerful antioxidants.
Phytoestrogens are plant - based compounds that act in a manner similar to
the natural form of estrogen found in the body.
So, is there
natural forms of estrogen?
Not exact matches
Premarin (the synthetic
form of estrogen, formulated from the urine
of pregnant horses) and Provera (the synthetic
form of progesterone, used for oral contraception, which is counterintuitive as
natural progesterone is required for conception) are the most commonly used elements in hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
On the contrary, because these compounds mimic
estrogen but are MUCH WEAKER than our own
natural estrogen, our bodies hold onto the WEAKER
forms of estrogen - like compounds from the food, and we excrete our own unadulterated
estrogen.