How does it differ from Phytohormones or Phytochemicals?
The most “natural hormone” available is that produced by your own body. When women use hormones for PMS or for perimenopausal or menopausal concerns, they may be synthetic or “natural” hormones. A synthetic hormone, is biochemically different from your body’s hormones and imitates the actions of a particular hormone. A plant based hormone (which is also synthesized or made usable) is biochemically identical and duplicates the action of the hormone. “Natural hormones”, are made from wild yam or soy products. They are synthesized in a laboratory to precise doses that duplicate your body’s natural hormones. The natural plant based hormones tend to be better tolerated by most women. They have less side effects such as bloating, depression, or weight gain. More importantly for some, the natural micronized oral progesterone was found in the Postmenopausal, Estrogen, and Progestin Interventions trial (PEPI- a three year study of 900 women) to be more effective than synthetic progestin in rais
