Beware as well of DIM (Diindolylmethane) and other supplements said to bind excess estrogen or
regulate estrogen metabolism.
Not exact matches
Studies have also suggested that it disrupts the production of hormones such as testosterone, prolactin (which stimulates the production of breast milk), progesterone,
estrogen, and the thyroid hormones that
regulate metabolism.
Boron helps to
regulate mineral absorption &
metabolism and
estrogen levels.
Cytochrome P450 (CYP) enzymes well known for their involvement in the
metabolism of tobacco carcinogens are also involved in
estrogen metabolism, and many are
regulated by
estrogens (e.g. CYP 1A1, CYP 1B1, CYP 17) 5354, CYP 1B1, in particular, is upregulated by equilin and equilinin (hormones from pregnant mares found in Premarin ®) which converts these
estrogens to 4 - OH (pro-carcinogenic) metabolites.
Regulating thyroid function and
metabolism will effectively lower nitric oxide levels, as can addressing the underlying
estrogen dominance, which we often do with our Molecular Progesterone Oil and our Vitamin E Complex.
Many important hormones are made of cholesterol, including hormones that
regulate mineral
metabolism and blood sugar, hormones that help us deal with stress, and all the sex hormones, such as testosterone,
estrogen and progesterone.
DIM (Diindolylmethane) has been shown to help
regulate and promote a more efficient
metabolism of
estrogen, and an optimal ratio of
estrogen metabolites.
Diindolylmethane, or DIMÂ ® has been shown to help
regulate and promote a more efficient
metabolism of
estrogen, by supporting the body in metabolizing
estrogen into more of the protective 2 - hydroxyesterone rather than the proliferative 16 - hydroxyesterone.