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The body’s estrogen levels can be lowered easily
and naturally in a number of ways. Males and females need estrogen; and
while it is an important hormone, it is possible for women to
have too much estrogen resulting in weight issues and health
problems. This is frequently referred to as Estrogen Dominance. The risk of developing breast and other types of cancer is
suspected to be higher in females with high estrogen levels. Estrogen
also contributes to weight gain and can lead to cardiovascular disease,
diabetes and obesity.
A doctor will order a simple urine test to measure
estrogen levels. Most treatments for lowering estrogen levels naturally
can also result in an overall healthier lifestyle. The level of
estrogen in the body is directly influenced by body fat and
obesity. The reduction of body weight, especially fat content is one of
the healthiest ways to reduce estrogen levels.
Maintaining proper levels of hormones in the body
can be done with fruits and vegetables. Proper estrogen balance requires
the vitamins and nutrients found in vegetables and fruits. Some of the
commonly used pesticides will affect the body’s production of hormones
making organic fruits and vegetables desirable to those with high levels
of estrogen. It is important to always wash fruits and
vegetables before eating because of pesticides and bacteria.
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People
with high estrogen levels should increase the amounts of fiber and
grains in their diets. Ingested estrogen (usually from beef or milk)
will be trapped by fiber, particularly soluble fiber, and the fiber will guide the estrogen
through the digestive tract while lowing the amount the small
intestines absorbs. Foods like oatmeal are a great source of soluble
fiber and can help lower the amount of estrogen in foods that enters the
body.
The intake of sugar and alcohol should be reduced. The amount of
hormones the body produces, especially estrogen are increased by high
levels of sugar and alcohol. Body weight will be reduced and hormone
levels lowered by switching to artificial sweeteners or eliminating
sweet foods or eliminating alcohol consumption.
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Eliminating the amount of estrogen obtained directly from the foods we
eat is one of
the best ways to reduce estrogen levels. There are often large amounts
of hormones contained in meat, especially beef. The farmers use
estrogen and other hormones to increase water retention and growth in
cattle. Dairy products often contain hormones including estrogen for
this reason and the consumption should be decreased especially in women
with increased estrogen levels. The use of hormones with cattle is
believed to be a leading cause of estrogen dominance in the last
half-century.
Finally, exercise. There are a number of studies
showing that the blood estrogen levels of all adults can be lowered by
exercise. A generally healthier life and weight loss will result like
with many of the things mentioned above. It is important to
note that one of the opposite things can occur in women that exercise
too much, decreased estrogen levels. This also can occur in women
with eating disorders or in models who go to drastic measures to lower
their weight. Exercise in moderation and maintain a healthy amount
of fat
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