In recent studies estrogen has been found to play a vital role in the production of fat, especially in the belly area. Over production of estrogen is directly related to deposits of fat building up. The main culprit of estr0ogen production is a type of fat called adipose fat cells. This type of fat is often added around the midsection, hips and thighs.
The reason for the increased levels of estrogen is two fold. As we age our bodies convert androgens to estrogen at an ever increasing rate. This is true in both men and women. Often the estrogen hormone is not associated with men, but men develop increasing amounts of this hormone as we grow older.
The other form of estrogen rise can be attributed to the use of many chemicals and pesticides today. These chemicals contain estrogenic compounds known as xenoestrogens, these compounds can act on the body in the same way that estrogen does. We are exposed to these chemicals everyday. There are also found in items such as nail polish, lotions, soaps, plastics, and even our food. The contamination in food comes in the way of hormones that are used to increase the growth rate of our meat sources. These hormones are then passed to us in trace amounts when we eat these products. These amounts add up over time.
There are some ways to combat this problem by eating foods that contain alkaloids, these alkaloids combat the over production of estrogen. Some foods that contain these alkaloids are broccoli, cauliflower, brussel sprouts, cabbage, onion and garlic. These contain a alkaloid called Phytonutrients.
You can also try natural supplements that go along with a healthy diet such as Hoodia Gordonii. Continue | |
