Xenoestrogens: what are they?

Are you familiar with the term "xenoestrogen"? These are essentially synthetic estrogens that surround us in our daily lives, leading to an excess of estrogen in the body. Xenoestrogens are ubiquitous in soaps, shampoos, cosmetics, cleaning products, pesticides, plastics, and, most importantly, in hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and birth control pills.

Estrogen dominance is the result of such excessive exposure to synthetic estrogens. This dominance is responsible for the increase in symptoms related to premenstrual syndrome, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and various cancers, particularly those of the breast and ovaries.

Hormones, such as estrogen, must pass through the liver to be broken down for use in the body. However, xenoestrogens force the liver to work overtime to filter out harmful byproducts, placing unnecessary stress on one of the body's most hardworking organs.

There are things you can do to eliminate some of the environmental xenoestrogens that cause this hormonal overload. Try to opt for paraben-free personal care products and eliminate plastic from your home as much as possible. Plastic sandwich boxes and water bottles are among the biggest culprits in daily life, and of course, there are other good reasons to try and reduce our use of these items from an environmental perspective.

You can also eat healthy, organic, and homemade foods and prefer fresh fruits and vegetables over processed or canned foods that contain more than their share of additives and chemicals. Berries, dark green vegetables, nuts, avocados, fish, and (unheated) olive oil are excellent choices.

WomenSense^® EstroSense^® is an excellent supplement you can use to support your estrogen levels and balance your hormones. This product can help support and promote a healthy estrogen balance and reduce the symptoms of estrogen dominance. EstroSense is a proprietary formula containing all-natural ingredients to help maintain healthy hormonal balance with ingredients like D-glucarate, turmeric extract, rosemary extract, and milk thistle seed extract. It's the perfect hormonal health partner for women experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalance.

Milk thistle is a well-studied botanical extract that contains powerful antioxidants that protect liver cells from free radical damage and support detoxification pathways. Calcium D-glucarate, indole-3-carbinol, and sulforaphane help the liver metabolize excess estrogen in the body. Green tea extract has been shown to reduce excessive testosterone levels and control high insulin levels. It is also a powerful antioxidant, as are lycopene and rosemary extract. Antioxidants help bind to free radicals during the detoxification of harmful substances, thereby protecting the body from environmental aggressors.

By eliminating many of the toxins and xenoestrogens that enter the body, we can better support the health of our liver and hormones. By adopting a healthy lifestyle, including exercise and a good night's sleep, you can help improve your hormonal health.