What are Phytoestrogens and can they contribute to estrogen dominance?
A. Phytoestrogens (phyto meaning plant) are naturally occurring estrogenic compounds that are found in almost all varieties of foods, herbs, and spices. The chemical structure of phytoestrogens resembles estrogen. However, these compounds are considered weak estrogens when compared to real estrogen and xenoestrogens. It is important to remember that when the body is already estrogen dominant, adding estrogen of any type can increase this condition. http://www.energeticnutrition.com/vitalzym/xeno_phyto_estrogens.
A. Phytoestrogens (phyto meaning plant) are naturally occurring estrogenic compounds that are found in almost all varieties of foods, herbs, and spices. The chemical structure of phytoestrogens resembles estrogen. However, these compounds are considered weak estrogens when compared to real estrogen and xenoestrogens. It is important to remember that when the body is already estrogen dominant, adding estrogen of any type can increase this condition.
