Optimal hormonal balance is a key factor for successful conception, pregnancy, and childbirth.
A balanced hormone level is the foundation of your well-being, mood, and even figure.
Hormones affect emotional state, gut function, libido, and many other processes in a woman's body.
If the body is not provided with the necessary nutrients, it will not be able to produce sufficient amounts of hormones. This can lead to increased fatigue, weight gain, irritability, and a weakened immune system.
You can restore balance with the following products:
1. Protein-rich foods: sprouted grains, legumes, cereals, quinoa, lentils, eggs, organically raised poultry, beef, pork, sea fish.
2. Healthy fats: coconut oil, avocado, butter, egg yolks, nuts.
3. Spices and herbs: cinnamon, turmeric, red pepper, cumin, garlic, ginger.
4. Vegetables rich in antioxidants: asparagus, broccoli, green zucchini, zucchini, spinach, kale, cucumbers, cilantro.
Estrogens are one of the most significant groups of female sex hormones. They have a considerable impact on the body during the first phase of the menstrual cycle, facilitating the normal development of the uterine lining, which eases the implantation of a fertilized egg. A sufficient level of these hormones ensures a smooth pregnancy, while their deficiency can lead to serious consequences, including infertility.
It is important to note that when a deficiency of estrogens is identified, the use of hormonal medications is not always necessary. Often, this hormone's deficiency can be compensated for or corrected by adding certain foods to the diet.
There are two main directions of action.
The first is the consumption of foods that promote the production of one's own estrogen. Fatty dairy products, including ice cream, which is loved by many, can help with this.
For the production of estrogens, it is also important to obtain certain vitamins: vitamin E (vegetable oils, sprouted wheat, beans); vitamin K (spinach, pumpkin, green peas, egg yolk); as well as the well-known folic acid, especially relevant for women planning pregnancy. Special attention should be paid to animal fats, which are found in meat, milk, and hard cheeses.
It should be remembered that a significant portion of estrogens is produced by subcutaneous adipose tissue, so excessive leanness can negatively affect hormonal balance. In this case, a few extra kilograms may be beneficial.
The second is the addition of foods rich in phytoestrogens to the diet, which have a structure similar to estradiol and, due to this, act similarly to female steroid hormones, helping to normalize the hormonal background.
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The most well-known source of dietary estrogens is soy. If this product was not widely known before, today, many soy-based products can be found in stores, including yogurts, flour, cheese, cottage cheese (tofu), milk, and soy meat substitutes.
Cereals and legumes rank second in phytoestrogen content. A significant amount of these substances is found in barley, millet, rye, beans, peas, flaxseed, and others. Phytoestrogens are also abundant in pumpkin, carrots, tomatoes, eggplants, coffee, and beer. Daily consumption of such products should be reasonable.
However, it is worth emphasizing once again that before significantly increasing the consumption of foods that normalize hormonal balance, particularly estrogen levels, it is advisable to clarify the situation with hormonal background and consult a gynecologist-endocrinologist.
This recommendation also applies to the choice of phytoestrogenic medicinal herbs, such as hops, licorice, sage, clover, linden flowers, oregano, sweet clover, and others. The effectiveness of herbal treatment is achieved by adhering to a number of basic principles:
* phytohormonal herbs should not be consumed together with hormonal medications;
the use of herbs during menstruation is undesirable;
* herbal infusions are prepared in a water bath;
* herbs containing phytoestrogens are contraindicated during pregnancy in most cases;
* regular monitoring of hormone levels is mandatory.
Estrogen is called the hormone of youth. Its level can be increased at home by following a healthy lifestyle and eating properly. Nevertheless, one should not neglect consulting a qualified specialist. Remember that an excess of steroid hormones can also lead to undesirable consequences.
