How to Support Healthy Estrogen Metabolism

Do you struggle with conditions associated with estrogen excess, such as irregular cycles, fibroids, endometriosis or PCOS? Luckily there are some diet and lifestyle factors and supplements that can help you manage.

Eat your fiber. Excess estrogen is detoxified by your liver and is excreted in your urine and stool. Eating plenty of fiber as staying well-hydrated helps ensure regular bowel movements, to remove estrogen from your body. Fiber also feeds your beneficial gut bacteria. Especially high fiber foods include legumes like chickpeas, lentils, and peas; berries especially raspberries and blackberries; fibrous vegetables like broccoli and Brussels sprouts; nuts and seeds like chia seeds, and almonds; and whole grains like barley, quinoa, and oats. Try something new at a local farmer’s market this season!

Reduce exposure to environmental estrogens. Certain environmental toxins such like Bisphenol A (BPA), pesticides, and phthalates in personal care products are hormone disruptors acting like estrogen in our bodies. These chemicals are hormone disruptors that may alter hormone balance and reduce fertility. To limit exposure, use only BPA-free plastics. Better yet minimize use of plastic and use glass and stainless steel for food storage, eating, and drinking. Choose organic whenever possible, and choose phthalate and paraben free personal care products. Check your products on the Environmental Working Group page!

Try Axis Endo™. This phytonutrient nutrition powder from Metagenics is designed to help support healthy estrogen and testosterone metabolism and to help support bone, cardiovascular, and neurological function. Axis Endo features key vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals that influence pathways of estrogen and testosterone metabolism and may help reduce oxidative stress in sensitive tissues. This multidimensional formula features flaxseed lignans, calcium D-glucarate and zinc. It is non-GMO and gluten free. Consult with your physician prior to introducing any supplements into your routine.

For more fertility-healthy supplement guidance, ask your practitioner while in-center (Chicago, Highland Park) or schedule a comprehensive nutrition consult today!