Natural approach to hormone replacement therapy

Diindolylmethane

Research has shown that this plant might help regulating and promoting more efficient metabolism of estrogen, and an optimal ratio of estrogen metabolites.

This powerful nutrient could be found in:

• broccoli,
• cauliflower,
• cabbage
• brussels sprouts

Another good thing is that it has no hormonal properties in itself. Some research has shown that it works indirectly by increasing the activity of enzymes that control estrogen production. DIM boosts levels of "good" estrogens called 2-hydroxy estrogens and reduces levels of "bad" ones.

Puncture Vine

Puncture is a herb found in the Chinese Bai Ji Li also known as Gokshura and Gokhru (Ayurveda). It has been traditionally used for sexual and kidney dysfunctions as well as colic pains, hypertension and hypercholesterolemia.

Chrysin

A plant called Chrysin has shown potential as a natural aromatase-inhibitor and it has been used for a long time by body builders as a testosterone boosting supplement. The problem with Chrysin is that because of its poor absorption into the bloodstream, it has not produced the testosterone enhancing effects users expect.

Nettle Root Extract

The fact is that about 90% of testosterone is produced by the testes and the remainder by the adrenal glands. Various studies have proven that highly concentrated extract from the nettle root provides a unique mechanism for increasing the free testosterone levels. It is proven that some constituents of nettle root can bind to sex hormone - binding globulin in the blood in place of testosterone.  This may influence the blood level of free testosterone. Not only that. the prostate gland also benefits from nettle root. It has been used for benign prostatic hyperplasia for decades.  Nettle root inhibits the binding of DHT to attachment sites on the prostate membrane.