A carrot a day keeps the dr away (and your hormones balanced)
stacicali
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Bottom line for the busy: there is a unique soluble fiber in raw carrots that absorbs excess estrogen in your system and stops estrogen dominance.
Rx: 1-2 medium raw carrots (not baby) per day
My dr has been on me for years about being estrogen dominant, but I was reluctant to take hormone therapy. I scoured the internet and found this ridiculous-sounding idea. I am usually quite picky about cross referencing studies before I try a new therapy, but it seemed so simple and harmless. Got my blood work back this week, and my estrogen/progesterone ratio is perfect! I'm a bit in shock and thought I'd share in case anyone else might benefit:
http://www.genexweightloss.com/carrots-reduce-estrogen-dominance/
Rx: 1-2 medium raw carrots (not baby) per day
My dr has been on me for years about being estrogen dominant, but I was reluctant to take hormone therapy. I scoured the internet and found this ridiculous-sounding idea. I am usually quite picky about cross referencing studies before I try a new therapy, but it seemed so simple and harmless. Got my blood work back this week, and my estrogen/progesterone ratio is perfect! I'm a bit in shock and thought I'd share in case anyone else might benefit:
http://www.genexweightloss.com/carrots-reduce-estrogen-dominance/
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Interesting! Thank you!1
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I've been looking into resistant and other starch forms, so I'll have to go read up on this! Thanks.1
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So, I'm wondering how this translates into addressing beer belly in men? It's known to be caused by excess estrogen. What are the chances that raw carrots could cure beer belly? Just a side thought tangent!
Also, they didn't specify whether organic is important, because I would imagine with organic carrots, you could eat the peel, if you so choose...but I guess we shouldn't, due to the immunoresponses caused by lipopolysaccharides... Does that mean we should peel carrots we put in stock? Or does the heat kill those toxic substances??1 -
I do think the estrogen-fighting effects of carrots could cure beer belly (and man boobs <giggle>). When I was attempting to cross check, I ran into other articles that stated that you could peel the carrot if you want but just eat it right away. I personally do organic, but that's more of a personal choice. Carrots aren't one of the expensive organic foods, thank goodness. Cooking the carrots alters the effect sadly, so only raw will do for lowering estrogen.1
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Yeah, I don't have a problem with raw carrots, luckily. I don't have a problem eating the peels if they're organic, either. And I agree, I was considering organic due to the low cost of it in this particular item. I wonder if it would soak up and eliminate the excess estrogen from my BCP, which is synthetic, or just the excess natural stuff? I know they affect the body in two completely different ways!
P.S. Yay for the end of man boobs!0 -
@stacicali How long had you been eating carrots before having your bloodwork checked? Did you notice any physical or mental changes?1
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Yeah, I just realized I hadn't asked that question - at what point did you start actually feeling better? I don't care as much about lab results as actionable results! @stacicali0
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I started eating carrots about a month before the blood work. According to the doctor who first noticed, patients would see estrogen-lowering effects in as little as 3 days. It hasn't been an enormous difference for me, but I have noticed significantly less mood issues, acne, PMS, cramps, and lighter period. Having your estrogen in balance also lowers certain cancer risks.
Also, it's a myth that carrots are a high glycemic food - they are actually low. So unless you're going to eat 5 cups of carrots a day (not recommended), you don't have to worry about blood sugar spikes.
http://www.gisymbol.com/food-for-thought-80/2 -
Thank you for posting! I am definitely going to give it a try.1
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