J Natl Cancer Inst Monogr. 2000;(27):95-112. Tissue-specific synthesis and oxidative metabolism of estrogens. Jefcoate CR, Liehr JG, Santen RJ, Sutter TR, Yager JD, Yue W, Santner SJ, Tekmal R, Demers L, Pauley R, Naftolin F, Mor G, Berstein L. Estrogen exposure represents the major known risk factor for development of breast cancer in women and […]
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Estrogen and PCOS
Also see: Thyroid disorders in polycystic ovarian syndrome subjects: A tertiary hospital based cross-sectional study from Eastern India Childhood conditions influence adult progesterone levels W.D. Denckla, A.V. Everitt, Hypophysectomy, & Aging Removal of the Pituitary: Slows Aging and Hardening of Collagen Quotes by Ray Peat, PhD: “Besides providing new insights into biological energy and aging, […]
– February 17, 2012
Shock Increases Estrogen
Also see: Resuscitation: Benefits of ATP, Glucose, and Sodium Trauma & Resuscitation: Toxicity of Lactated Ringer’s Solution Autoimmune Disease and Estrogen Connection Hormonal profiles in women with breast cancer PUFA Increases Estrogen PUFA Inhibit Glucuronidation PUFA Promote Cancer Maternal PUFA Intake Increases Breast Cancer Risk in Female Offspring Vitamin A: Anti-Cancer and Anti-Estrogen Toxic Plant […]
– February 17, 2012
Bisphenol A (BPA), Estrogen, and Development
The estrogenic effects of bisphenol A (BPA) create a potential model of estrogen’s harm of mother and fetus. Arch Toxicol. 2006 Oct;80(10):647-55. Epub 2006 Apr 8. Toxicokinetics of bisphenol A in pregnant DA/Han rats after single i.v. application. Moors S, Diel P, Degen GH. Bisphenol A (BPA) is an important chemical in the production of […]
– February 17, 2012
Bisphenol A (BPA), Estrogen, and Diabetes
Also see: Estrogen and Glucose Intolerance Estrogen Stimulates Insulin, Lowers Blood Sugar, Depletes Glycogen The Randle Cycle Diabetes: Conversion of Alpha-cells into Beta-cells Mol Cell Endocrinol. 2011 Dec 31. [Epub ahead of print] Bisphenol-A acts as a potent estrogen via non-classical estrogen triggered pathways. Alonso-Magdalena P, Ropero AB, Soriano S, García-Arévalo M, Ripoll C, Fuentes […]
– February 17, 2012
Possible Indicators of Excess Estrogen
Also see: Ray Peat, PhD on the Menstrual Cycle Quotes: Thyroid, Estrogen, Menstrual Symptoms, PMS, and Infertility Any premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms Uterine fibroids Ovarian cysts Heavy menstrual flow Long menstruation Menstrual migraines/headaches High stress lifestyle “Liver spots”/Lipofuscin/Age pigment History of birth control use Soy or nut milk heavy diet “Autoimmune” condition Heavy use of […]
– January 13, 2012
Estrogen Plus Progestin and Breast Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Postmenopausal Women
JAMA. 2010;304(15):1684-1692. doi: 10.1001/jama.2010.1500 Estrogen Plus Progestin and Breast Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Postmenopausal Women Rowan T. Chlebowski, MD, PhD; Garnet L. Anderson, PhD; Margery Gass, MD; Dorothy S. Lane, MD; Aaron K. Aragaki, MS; Lewis H. Kuller, MD; JoAnn E. Manson, MD, DrPH; Marcia L. Stefanick, PhD; Judith Ockene, MD; Gloria E. Sarto, […]
– December 31, 2011
Estrogen, Progesterone, and Fertility
Also see: Quotes: Thyroid, Estrogen, Menstrual Symptoms, PMS, and Infertility Benefits of Aspirin PUFA, Estrogen, Obesity and Early Onset of Puberty Yale study: Progesterone may help women with pregnancy losses “In the 1930s, it was demonstrated that estrogen, even in small doses, produced abortions, and that when it is given early enough, even a very […]
– December 28, 2011
Endometriosis and Estrogen
Also see: Pre and Postmenopausal Women: Progesterone Decreases Aromatase Activity Hormonal profiles in women with breast cancer J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 1998 Dec;83(12):4474-80. Deficient 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2 expression in endometriosis: failure to metabolize 17beta-estradiol. Zeitoun K, Takayama K, Sasano H, Suzuki T, Moghrabi N, Andersson S, Johns A, Meng L, Putman M, Carr B, […]
– December 22, 2011
The Brain – Estrogen’s Harm and Progesterone’s Protection
Also see: Ray Peat Articles Estrogen’s Role in Seizures Menstrual Cycle Related Epilepsy (Catamenial Epilepsy) Nutrition and Brain Growth in Chick Embryos Brain Swelling Induced by Polyunsaturated Fats (PUFA) PUFA, Fish Oil, and Alzheimers Women, Estrogen, and Circulating DHA The healing hormone ‘Spectacular’ Recovery for State Fair Stage Collapse Victim SyNAPSe Progesterone could become tool […]
– December 22, 2011
Estrogen Stimulates Insulin, Promotes Weight Gain
Also see: Estrogen, Uterine Fibroids, and Thyroid Nodules Autoimmune Disease and Estrogen Connection Hormonal profiles in women with breast cancer PUFA Increases Estrogen PUFA Inhibit Glucuronidation PUFA Promote Cancer Maternal PUFA Intake Increases Breast Cancer Risk in Female Offspring Vitamin A: Anti-Cancer and Anti-Estrogen Toxic Plant Estrogens The Dire Effects of Estrogen Pollution Progesterone: Essential […]
– December 20, 2011
Fat Tissue and Aging – Increased Estrogen
Also see: Estrogen Levels Increase with Age Estrogen Related to Loss of Fat Free Mass with Aging Progesterone Decreases Aromatase Activity Although we commonly think of the ovaries as the main source of estrogen, the enzyme which makes it can be found in all parts of the body. Surprisingly, in rhesus monkeys, aromatase in the […]
– December 16, 2011
Estrogen Dominance and Magnesium Deficiency
Also see: Intestinal Serotonin and Bone Loss Carbohydrates and Bone Health Bone Health and Vitamin K Calcium Paradox High Estrogen and Heart Disease in Men Quotes by Ray Peat, PhD: “The toxic effects of excessive intracellular calcium (decreased respiration and increased excitation) are opposed by magnesium. Both thyroid and progesterone improve magnesium retention. Estrogen dominance […]
– December 7, 2011
How does estrogen enhance endotoxin toxicity? Let me count the ways.
Also see: Endotoxin: Poisoning from the Inside Out Ray Peat, PhD on the Benefits of the Raw Carrot Protection from Endotoxin Endotoxin-lipoprotein Hypothesis Protective Bamboo Shoots The effect of raw carrot on serum lipids and colon function Estrogen, Endotoxin, and Alcohol-Induced Liver Injury Alcohol Consumption – Estrogen and Progesterone In Women Single Bout of Binge […]
– December 7, 2011
Green Tea and Estrogen
“Japanese women’s relative freedom from breast cancer is independent of soy products: traditional soy foods aren’t the same as those so widely used in the US, for example, soy sauce doesn’t contain the so-called soy estrogens, and tea is used much more commonly in Japan than in the US, and contains health protective ingredients. The […]
– December 2, 2011
Estrogen, Serotonin, and Aggression
Also see: Fermentable Carbohydrates, Anxiety, Aggression Anti Serotonin, Pro Libido Gelatin > Whey Thyroid peroxidase activity is inhibited by amino acids Whey, Tryptophan, & Serotonin Tryptophan, Fatigue, Training, and Performance Carbohydrate Lowers Free Tryptophan Protective Glycine Intestinal Serotonin and Bone Loss Hypothyroidism and Serotonin Estrogen Increases Serotonin Gelatin, Glycine, and Metabolism Whey, Tryptophan, & Serotonin […]
– November 5, 2011
Vitamin E Needs Increases with PUFA Consumption and Greater Unsaturation
Also See: Your MUFA + PUFA Intakes Determine Your True Vitamin E Requirements – N-3s are the Worst Offenders + Even MUFAs Need Buffering | Tool to Calculate Your Individual NeedsVitamin E and Autoimmune Disease Autoimmune Disease and Estrogen Connection Dietary PUFA Reflected in Human Subcutaneous Fat Tissue Toxicity of Stored PUFA Israeli Paradox: High […]
– February 20, 2016
