Sex-hormone-binding-globulin, or SHBG, is a protein produced by the liver that transport 3 hormones as it binds to them to eliminate excess sex hormones from the body. These include androgens like DHT, Testosterone, harmful estrogen metabolites. Prolactin is like a growth hormone, which reduces when other estrogen metabolites are reduced or converted to safer forms. Low SHBG levels can lead
Read morePolycystic Ovarian Syndrome, or PCOS, is a hormonal disorder that affects approximately 10% of females. It is characterized by sex hormone imbalances and symptoms such as menstrual irregularity, excessive body and/or facial hair, infertility, ovarian cysts, depression, anxiety, and weight gain. If all that weren’t bad enough, it also increases insulin and testosterone which leads to an overproduction of pore
Read moreTestosterone is a powerful steroid hormone. It’s often referred to as the male sex hormone because it’s responsible for male sex characteristics and men produce ten times more of it than women. The maintenance of adequate testosterone levels in men is essential for mental, physical, emotional and sexual wellbeing. Unfortunately, after age 30, testosterone begins to decline and most men
Read moreEstrogen dominance has reached epidemic proportions in America, it’s rarely diagnosed and it affects both men and women alike. It can trigger stubborn acne and cause a myriad of sexual, physical, mental and emotional consequences. Fortunately, there are lifestyle modifications and clinically proven supplements available that can help you reverse estrogen dominance and the acne and other symptoms that it
Read moreWe all love the taste of chocolate but it has long been associated with acne and many acne sufferers avoid it as a result. Is there truth to this association, or is it a mere myth? Let’s dig into the facts: Chocolate is made from cacao, a bean that is high in fiber and antioxidants – both of which help
Read moreThanks to the Western diet and lifestyle, a surplus of estrogen has become one of the most common hormone imbalances in men. It’s important to identify and address this imbalance because it can seriously sabotage your health, cause stubborn acne and weight gain, and lead to a myriad of sexual, physical, mental and emotional consequences! Estrogen Dominance Basics Estrogen dominance
Read more