Estrogen
Synopsis of Estrogen
Estrogen is a primary female sex hormone, though it is also present in males in smaller amounts. It plays a vital role in the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics. Estrogen is produced mainly in the ovaries, with smaller amounts from the adrenal glands and fat tissue. During pregnancy, the placenta also produces significant estrogen.
There are three main types of estrogen:
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Estradiol (E2): The most potent and predominant form during reproductive years.
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Estrone (E1): Weaker and more prominent after menopause.
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Estriol (E3): Elevated during pregnancy and considered the weakest form.
Estrogen regulates the menstrual cycle, maintains vaginal and uterine lining health, supports bone density, cardiovascular health, mood, skin elasticity, and cognitive function. Imbalances can result in a wide range of symptoms. Estrogen dominance (too much relative to progesterone) may cause bloating, breast tenderness, heavy periods, and mood swings. Estrogen deficiency (as in menopause) can cause hot flashes, vaginal dryness, insomnia, and bone loss.
Estrogen levels are influenced by age, diet, stress, body fat, liver function, gut microbiome, and environmental factors such as xenoestrogens (synthetic chemicals found in plastics, pesticides, and personal care products).
Natural remedies to support Estrogen
Fiber-rich diet: Helps bind and eliminate excess estrogen through the bowel.
Cruciferous vegetables: Contain compounds like indole-3-carbinol that support estrogen metabolism in the liver.
Limit xenoestrogen exposure: Avoid BPA, phthalates, and parabens in plastics and cosmetics.
Healthy body fat percentage: Excess fat tissue can raise estrogen through increased aromatization.
Phytoestrogens: Found in flaxseed and soy, these plant compounds may gently balance estrogen levels.
Support liver detox: Herbs like milk thistle and dandelion enhance estrogen breakdown and clearance.
Adaptogenic support: Helps buffer hormonal shifts during perimenopause and menopause.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Estrogen.
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)
black cohosh
bovine
chaste tree
chrysin
turmeric
d-glucarate
daidzin
dandelion
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dong quai root
fennel
flaxseed
genistein
genistin
ginseng
glycitin
HMR lignan
hops
indole-3-carbinol
ipriflavone
licorice root
lignans
maca
milk thistle
nettle
sage
schisandra chinensis
secoisolariciresinol diglucoside
soybean
spearmint leaf
stigmasterol
vitamin B6
vitamin E
wild yam
red clover
anise
yarrow
dioscorea
Equol (proprietary)
soy isoflavones
19-Nor-DHEA
18-Methylestr-4-en-3-one-17b-ol
17a-ethyl-estr-5(6)-ene-3B-diol
27-deoxyactein
25-d-spirosta-3, 5-diene
3b-Hydroxy-androstan-17-one
3-Ketosteroid
3b-hydroxy-androsta-1,4,6-triene-17-one
3b-hydroxy-androsta-4,6-diene-17-one
4-Hydroxyandrostenedione
4'-hydroxy-3'-methoxyisoflavone-7
4'-hydroxy-3'-methoxyisoflavone
4-Androstene-3,6,17-trione
5,7-Dimethoxyflavone
6-Bromoandrostenedione
6, 17 keto etiocholeva-3-ol 3, 17 ketoetiochol-triene
7,4-Dimethoxyflavone
7-Alpha-Hydroxy-DHEA
7b-hydroxy, 17b-dihydro DHEA
8-Prenylnaringenin
9-Hydroxy-Alpha-Naphthoflavone
Asoka
Alpha-Naphthoflavone
Apigenin
Arimistane
Agnusides
Androstenedione
Apigenin
Arimidrol
alkaloid
Agnuside
Anti-aromatase
Animal protein
blend (herb/botanical)
botanical (unspecified)
Brassica
Bugbane
Black Cohosh
Boron
biochanin
Borate
Boron
Boron (various)
Barbasco
Boron Alpha-Ketoglutarate
Brassica (unspecified)
blend (herb/botanical)
Bovine (not specified)
Boron picolinate
Calcium d-Glucarate
Cohosh
Chinese Chastetree
Clary sage
Coumestrol Dimethyl Ether
Curcuma comosa
Chrysin
Cruciferous
Casticin
Chastetree
Chrysin
Coumesterol
Cholesterol
DHEA
Desoxydiosgenin
DHEA
Daidzein
Dong Quai
Diindolylymethane
Diindolylmethane
Diosgenin
Dimethyl chrysin
Diindoylmethane
Ester derivatives (unspecified)
Fat (unspecified)
Flax
food additive (unspecified)
Flax protein
Flaxseed Fiber
formononetin
Flaxseed
formononetin
Flax lignans
Five-leaf Chastetree
Flaxseed Protein
Fennel
Ginsenosides
Glycyrrhiza (unspecified)
Ginsenosides (unspecified)
Genistein
Glycitein
Glycetein
Genistein
Ginsenosides
Glabridin
Horny Goat Weed
Hops
hydroxymatairesinol
Indole-3-Carbinol (I3C)
Isoflavones (unspecified)
isoflavone (unspecified)
Isoflavones
Ipriflavone
Ipriflavone
Isoflavones (mixed)
Lariciresinol
Lignan (unspecified)
Lignans (mixed)
Lignan
Lignans
Labisia pumila
Macamides
Mexican Yam
Miroestrol
Ovary
Ovary
Puerain
Potassium glucarate
Progesterone
Protodioscin
Protodioscin
Pregnane
Potato Yam
plant (unspecified)
Progesterone
Phytoestrogen
Phytoestrogen (unspecified)
Phytoestrol (unspecified)
Rosabin
Rhapontic rubarb
Raspberry
Rhapontic rhubarb
Royal Jelly
Red Clover
Rhaponticin
Sapogenin
Secoisolariciresinol diglycoside
Secoisolariciresinol-diglycoside
Soy
Soy Isoflavones
Spearmint
Soybean Oil
Soy yogurt
sage oil
Soybean Oil
Stigmasterol
Soy Protein
Secoisolariciresinol-diglucoside
Sage
Shataverins
Sterones (unspecified)
Tissue (unspecified)
Tofu
Thai kudzu
Vitexicarpin
Vitex Agnus-Castus
Vitex (unspecified)
White Peony
Wild Yam
Yam (unspecified)
