6 Types Of Food That Can Lower Estrogen Hormone Levels

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JAKARTA - Estrogen is a natural hormone known for its role in women's fertility, but an estrogen that accumulates too much in the body will cause weight gain and can increase the risk of cancer, osteoporosis, thyroid disorders, and other diseases.

Fortunately, you can lower estrogen levels at home through dietary and lifestyle changes. Here are six types of food that can lower estrogen hormone levels, reported by Livestrong, Monday, March 18.

Soybeans rich in isoflavones, which can act like weak estrogen and strong estrogen, in some women. Soybeans are intelligent estrogen, meaning they can function as estrogen or anti-estrogen, depending on how much hormones your body produces,'' explains Dr. Seible. There used to be concerns that consuming soybeans, due to their potential estrogenic properties, could increase the risk of breast cancer, but most studies have denied this theory, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Scorned textured vegetables, especially broccoli, cabbage, and cauliflower contain high levels of phytochemicals that can inhibit estrogen production, says Dr. Seibel. In fact, women who eat vegetarian foods have an estrogen levels in the blood up to 20 percent lower than women who consume meat, according to the Faculty of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Women who are overweight or obese have more estrogen because fat cells produce estrogen, explains Dr. Seible. Fiber makes you feel full faster and plays an important role in weight loss. And seeds such as red rice, quinoa, oat, and barley are rich in fiber.

In addition, fiber-rich diets reduce the number of absorbed estrogens and increase the amount of estrogen ejected from the body, the University of Wisconsin-Madison notes. Academy of Nutrition and Dietics recommends consuming about 25 grams of fiber every day.

"This small power plant is rich in lignants, phytoestrogens, or plant-based estrogens," says Dr. Seible. "Hemp seeds may have anti-estrogen effects, according to the Mayo Clinic. Add one tablespoon of powdered hemp seeds to your ocean every morning to start reaping benefits today, suggested the Mayo Clinic.

When stressed, the body responds by increasing the production of the stress hormone cortisol, which is made of another sex hormone precursor called a progesteron. This can disrupt estrogen equilibrium and progesteron in the body, and this imbalance can lead to weight gain, mood swings, and other estrogen dominance symptoms, explains Dr. Seible. Cortisol is also inflammatory.

Salmon and other fatty fish are rich in omega-3 fatty acids that can relieve inflammation. The American Heart Association recommends that you eat fatty fish including tuna, cancer, herring, and lake tarut at least twice a week to get anti-inflammatory benefits. Omega-3 fat acid is also a good lignant source, a compound that can reduce or block the effects of estrogen on some tissues, according to the Oregon State University Pauling Institute at Oregon State University.

Mushrooms can reduce the production of enzymes called aromatase, which converts the hormone androgen into estrogen, says Dr. Seible. They are also low in calories and rich in nutrients, including potassium and complex B vitamins, such as riboflavin, niasine, and pantotenetic acid, according to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietics.