Friend,

Bioidentical hormones - estrogen and progesterone - can be very beneficial
for women who have had hysterectomies. They've provided huge relief
to those who would have otherwise been forced to risk the more dangerous
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). When used by this select population,
under the careful guidance of a health professional who uses blood tests to
gauge and monitor their safety and effectiveness, bioidentical hormones
can provide a quality of life that would not be available, otherwise.

But for many others, it’s a shot in the dark.

That’s because "bioidenticals" are not really bioidentical, and over time,
they can desensitize our body from its own hormones, causing long term
consequences.

The term "bioidentical" is used to describe lab-created hormones known as
estradiol, estrone, estriol (sometimes simply referred to as "estrogen"),
progesterone, testosterone and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). While they
are similar to our own hormones and share the same name, they are NOT
"identical" as has been claimed. The atoms that make up their structure –
like the bricks of a home – are different than the atoms used by the body
to produce them. Unknown to most patients, this important distinction is
now well understood and has officially become a part of college chemistry
text books.

In a recent statement, The International Union for Pure and Applied
Chemistry underscores the difference between biological hormones produced
by the body and bioidentical hormones, which are commonly used by athletes
to gain a competitive edge:

"For the first time in history, a change will be made to the atomic weights
found in the inside covers of chemistry text- books worldwide. In sports
doping investigations, perfor- mance enhancing testosterone considered
bioidentical can be identified in the human body because the atomic weight
of natural human testosterone is higher than that of pharmaceu- tical
testosterone."

This seemingly small molecular difference between "bioidenticals" and those
produced by the body can make for big side effects. But hormone patients
and athletes are unaware. Via the marketing ploys of "kick starting your
metabolism" and "slowing down the hands of time," the use of bioidentical
hormones has spread widely into the aging and obese populations who show
low hormone production.

Admittedly, many users of bioidentical hormones report increased energy and
alertness. But outside of their use for women who have had a hysterectomy,
those who swear by the benefits of these chemicals are little different
from a bodybuilder who swears by the use of steroids. Like many drug
cocktails, bioidenticals can make people feel good. But their benefits can
be short term and there are risks.

Unlike biologically produced hormones, bioidenticals not only desensitize
our hormone receptors, they also bypass full processing in the liver. This
causes the counterfeits to slowly build up, or bioaccumulate, in the body.
As saturation continues, every "small" dose becomes a larger one in time
and our tissues become overwhelmed. This alters our internal hormone
landscape.

Like the wrong key being jammed into a lock, the body becomes severed from
its natural hormonal output, balance and sensitivity. A slew of dangerous
outcomes are possible, as shown by studies on the use of bioidentical
estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.

Estrogen can Increase Thyroid Cancer

Estrogen is made by men and women. However, it is the relative balance
between this and other hormones that dictates its powerful effects on
sexuality. Among a kaleidoscope of functions, estrogen directs thyroid
function by binding to the gland and stimulating activity in much the same
way that combustion in a car engine elicits wheel movement.

Too much estrogen puts thyroid cells into overdrive and raises the risk of
cancer by igniting uncontrolled cell growth. Scientists writing for the
Journal of Thyroid Research wrote that, "Carcinomas of the thyroid are
three-times more frequent in women than in men, and the peak rates occur
earlier in women. These epidemiological data suggest a role of estrogen in
the pathogenesis of thyroid diseases."

Adding to the risk, uterine cancer is also cropping up among those with
high estrogen. Over time, the accumulation causes thickening of the uterine
wall, which strips cells of their innate ability to slough off and make way
for new ones. As the aging uterine cells stack up, they begin to decay, yet
continually replicate, giving rise to uncontrolled growth – cancer. To
offset the cancer risk, many physicians prescribe bioidentical
progesterone, which brings yet more risk!

Excess Progesterone can Lead to Stubborn Fat Growth

Bioidentical progesterone is a popular drug among menopausal women who are
diagnosed with estrogen dominance – either as a result of increased
estrogen levels or low progesterone output. But women who opt for the
progesterone supplement face an increased risk of fat gain, muscle wasting
and other risks over time.

Progesterone is primarily a pregnancy hormone. During the third trimester,
levels are at their peak. In fact, progesterone can be 10 to 50 times
higher at this time than it would be for the average non-pregnant woman
(50–200 ng/ml versus 1–28 ng/ml on average). This is conducive to
pregnancy because it forces the body to carry more fat calories (energy)
for baby and mom.

The mechanism by which progesterone shifts a mom’s metabolism to favor
pregnancy is fascinating, because it highlights nature’s innate ability
to accommodate the birthing process and also serves as warning to potential
bioidentical users. Like a blanket of smog over a city, progesterone covers
insulin receptors – causing "insulin resistance." This happens as a means
of activating energy storage, in the form of weight gain, and is later used
for development and birthing.

Once mom has the baby, progesterone levels plummet and the insulin
resistance is cured. (Assuming mom follows proper lifestyle habits.)
Bioidentical patients aren’t that lucky.

Artificial progesterone "bioaccumulates." That means the longer patients
take it, the more they have in the body. Even the smallest doses can become
very large ones over time. And just like in pregnancy, the excess
progesterone fills the bloodstream, covers insulin receptors, and causes
the pre-diabetic symptoms of severe weight gain and all the complications
that come from it (including depression, lack of energy and an increased
risk for heart disease and cancer).

If you're looking for better hormone balance, output and sensitivity, you
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your body's ability to master its own hormones!!!!

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Dare to live young,

The People's Chemist

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