This is the last in my series of posts on estrogen dominance, so be sure to go back and check out the ones you missed! [Post one, post two, post three]
Estrogen dominance can be confusing and frustrating—especially because the conventional medical system has little to offer in the way of solutions.
Bringing hormones back into balance requires a commitment to healthy habits, but we can support the process with targeted nutritional supplements.
Here are 3 categories of supplements to consider:
💊 Gut Support (for estrogen elimination):
- DIM (di-indolyl-methane) comes from cruciferous vegetables, like broccoli. It supports healthy metabolism of estrogen into preferable rather than harmful forms.
- Calcium-d-glucarate slows down the beta-glucuronidase enzyme in the gut. That means estrogen will be less likely to recirculate into the body and more likely to exit in the stool.
- Probiotics support a healthy microbiome, which keeps beta-glucuronidase in check and supports healthy bowel movements.
💊 Liver Support (for estrogen metabolism):
- Magnesium is a cofactor for many enzymes, including liver enzymes involved in estrogen metabolism.
- Vitamin B6 supports the liver in metabolizing estrogen. It also supports the production of progesterone, which is needed to balance estrogen.
💊 Hormone Support (for estrogen-progesterone balance):
- Zinc supports the production of FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone), which promotes ovulation—leading to increased progesterone.
- Grape seed extract may be one of several plant compounds able to block the action of aromatase, meaning less estrogen production.
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