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The phenolic ring that is indispensable for binding to estrogen receptor; The ring of isoflavones mimicking a ring of estrogens at the receptors binding site; Low molecular weight similar to estrogens (MW=272) Distance between two hydroxyl groups at the isoflavones nucleus similar to that occurring in estradiol; Optimal hydroxylation pattern
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"Either way, an individual is in a new phase of life with much lower estrogen and testosterone levels, unless they opt for treatment," Dr. Javaid says. "We have estrogen receptors all over our body.
The Hormone Diet is “very similar to other diets that people find success with decreased sugar intake and carbohydrates while sticking to more organic and healthier foods,” Dr. Ali says.
Osteoporosis is defined by the National Institutes of Health as ‘‘a skeletal disorder characterized by compromised bone strength predisposing a person to an increased risk of fracture.’’ [19] Low estrogen levels and poor nutrition, especially low calcium intake, can lead to osteoporosis, the third aspect of the triad.
Hypoestrogenism, or estrogen deficiency, refers to a lower than normal level of estrogen. It is an umbrella term used to describe estrogen deficiency in various conditions. Estrogen deficiency is also associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, [1] and has been linked to diseases like urinary tract infections [2] and osteoporosis.
That said, a change in estrogen levels is not the only reason many women experience an increase in belly fat. Dr. Venugopal says that this is also due to a decline in muscle mass.
Compounding these effects, noted Morgan, is the fact that estrogen serves as both an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent, helping reduce the development of plaques that can lead to heart attacks.