An abundance
of estrogenic compounds only works against your testosterone levels.
In addition to exogenous estrogen such as the intake
of estrogenic compounds in the form of hormones, we are all exposed to environmental estrogen, or what we call xenoestrogens.
Our exposure to large amounts of plastic, especially plastics that have been heated in the microwave, can also cause a build up
of estrogenic compounds in the body and alter our hormones.
Not exact matches
The fibers in these foods also assist with the breakdown
of negative
estrogenic compounds in the body, and the amino acids in these foods boost metabolism and thyroid function.
The upper image is a three - day - old zebrafish larva showing activation
of green fluorescent protein expression in the liver (arrow) following exposure to an
estrogenic compound.
Best
of all, the derivatives were even more effective than the original
compound, without leading to that worrisome
estrogenic metabolite or showing much affinity themselves for estrogen receptors.
BPA and other
estrogenic compounds hamper development
of the stem cells responsible for producing sperm in mice, which suggests such exposure could contribute to declining sperm counts in men, according to a new study.
Evidence suggests that
estrogenic compounds appear to alter the ability
of genes to function properly, a phenomenon referred to as epigenetic changes.
Among these plasticizers is the
estrogenic compound 4 - nonylphenol, a hormone disruptor which has been linked to the growth
of breast cancer cells.
BPA is an
estrogenic compound used in many plastics, canned goods, receipts, and other containers that increases risk
of heart problems.
And a little - known fact is that some
of the
compounds in cruciferous vegetables help to combat other
estrogenic compounds in our food supply and environment and can help prevent excess belly fat.
«High exposure to
estrogenic compounds during fetal and early childhood development through soy - based food products could disrupt the function
of the natural steroid hormones and contribute to the high incidence
of seizures associated with many childhood, neurological disorders including autism and FXS (Fragile X Syndrome).
[8] The following are common strong
estrogenic compounds that greatly contribute to estrogen dominance... commercially - raised meat and dairy products, insecticide or pesticide residues, tap water, conventional toiletries (shampoos, lotions, soaps, toothpastes, cosmetics and other personal care products), soft plastics, artificial food additives and
of course, soy.
Compounds within anise have an
estrogenic action, which means overconsumption
of the herb can lead to an excess
of estrogen in the body.
The fibers in these foods also assist with the breakdown
of negative
estrogenic compounds in the body, and the amino acids in these foods boost metabolism and thyroid function.
Do we want to be consuming any kind
of estrogenic - type
compounds?
As you can see in this study published in the American Journal
of Physiology, fasting - induced autophagy increased the efficiency
of the removal
of toxins and
estrogenic compounds, and blocking estrogen is definitely optimal.
... The
estrogenic compounds of the root are not the type that have an effect on the uterus or the breast tissue, but rather they are perceived by the hypothalamus
of the brain as an estrogen metabolite and tend to lessen the pituitary surges
of luteinizing hormone (LH) in the absence
of ovarian estrogens.