PRODUCTS THAT CONTAIN THE FEMALE YOUTH HORMONE

A woman always wants to look attractive and be beautiful.

But beauty is, first and foremost, health. And women's health is greatly influenced by hormonal levels - the content of hormones in the body. One group of such female hormones is called "estrogens".

The main action of estrogens is aimed at ensuring the reproductive function of women. If one can say so, it is the hormone of sexuality. And it is precisely the rounded shapes, breasts and even female "giggling" that are provided, from the point of view of doctors, by these hormones.

That is why it is also called the hormone of youth. As long as a woman feels like a woman and attractive, age does not matter.

Therefore, naturally, estrogen deficiency manifests itself in:

- depression and sudden mood swings
- weight gain
- tides
- rapid fatigue
- low self-esteem and inattention to one's appearance
- decreased sexual desire and sensitivity.

But you shouldn't diagnose yourself with low estrogen levels based on these symptoms alone. Both depression and all the other points can be the result of a host of other diseases. Hormonal levels can only be determined by taking tests. And it is doctors who prescribe replacement or therapeutic hormone therapy after tests.

The main problem with hormone therapy is that with prolonged intake of artificial hormones into the body, the woman's own body actually stops producing them (even though they were already in short supply). And it is no longer possible to restore this process.

Phytoestrogens act much more gently and not so aggressively.

Therefore, if you find that you have low estrogen levels, it is better to maintain their level by eating foods and herbs that contain plant hormones. By the way, this is also a good way to balance your hormonal levels after childbirth, when a sharp drop in the amount of estrogen produced leads to postpartum depression and severe hair loss.

Estrogens in food:

Flax seeds.

This is product No. 1 in terms of the amount of plant hormones (a group of lignans with estrogenic activity). In addition to the hormonal effect, flaxseed has many other properties useful for the female body (anti-tumor, body cleansing, antioxidant properties...).

Flax seed is used in ground form with a large amount of liquid (like bran). It is added to porridge or eaten with honey. The therapeutic (maximum) dose is 2 tablespoons per day.

The plant hormone lignan is also found in sesame and sunflower seeds.

Legumes (green peas, beans, chickpeas) and first of all soy, as they contain isoflavonoids – a type of phytoestrogens.

But doctors are increasingly saying that large amounts of soy are not good for the body. Especially since, according to the latest data, 90% soy is genetically modified. And so I would like to highlight and add a type of legume crop - lentils. This is simply a unique product for women: lentils contain the maximum amount of protein for a plant product - it is cooked for only 15-20 minutes - lentils also contain tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin, which relieves depression.

Coffee.

A study conducted with women who drank up to 500 ml of coffee per day showed that 90% of those examined had elevated estrogen levels by 70%. Pay attention to this, because it is elevated estrogen levels that prevent women from losing excess weight in the lower abdomen and hips.

Therefore, coffee lovers who want to lose weight – quitting drinking coffee is your number one task.

Apricots.

Of all fruits, it has the highest content of the hormone lignan. Can be eaten fresh or dried (dried apricots).

By the way, for the famous Hunza people, who are renowned for their health and longevity, apricots are the main food throughout the year.

This plant hormone is also present in products of animal origin, but at the moment all doctors have unanimously agreed that it is not advisable to use them to raise hormone levels.

This is caused by the fact that all modern meat and milk already comes with added hormones and contains various chemicals that promote rapid growth of animals.

Estrogens are also present in the following herbs:

- sage
- hops
- ginseng root
- arnica
- chamomile
- licorice root.