Saliva testing is an excellent method to inexpensively test the important male
hormones including estradiol, the most active form of estrogen. If testing
shows that your estradiol levels are high and/or free testosterone levels are
low or low normal, you are using testosterone or prohormone support, you desire
increased abdominal fat loss or you want to protect your prostate the following
protocol is suggested.
(1) Lose weight. Fat cells, especially in the abdominal region, produce the
aromatase enzyme, which converts testosterone into estrogen.
(2) Reduce or eliminate alcohol consumption to enable your liver to better
remove excess estrogens.
(3) Get 80-90 mg a day of zinc. Zinc functions as an aromatase inhibitor for
some men.
(4) Increase the amount of cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and
cauliflower and flax these promote the liver to metabolize and excrete excess
estrogen
(5) Reduce or eliminate and medications that you are regularly taking that may
interfere with your healthy liver function. Common medications include NSAIDs
(e.g. ibuprofen, acetaminophen, aspirin), the "statin" class of cholesterol
lowering drugs, some heart and blood pressure medications, and some
anti-depressants.
(6) Use a topical chrysin/ diindolin formula such as Anti-Estrogen SportsCreme
by MedLean. This formula contains
Extracts of Passiflora coerulea including chrysin These naturally-occurring
bioflavanoid (isoflavones) are potent inhibitors of aromatase, the enzyme that
converts testosterone to estradiol. Along with the many other natural
flavonoids that exist in a plant based diet including genistein, rutin, tea
catechins, these extracts may contribute to the effectiveness of plant based
diets for the prevention if cancer. They also have anti-oxidant,
anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety properties. Their direct effect on the
neuroreceptors in the brain may create a calming effect in many men.
Note Chrysin is poorly absorbed when taken orally, but the beneficial effects
of this phytonutrient are seen when applied topically.
Di-Indole-Methane An extract of cruciferous vegetables, DIM acts to promote and
support a favorable metabolism of estrogen and related hormones by enhancing
the liver’s ability to metabolize estrogen to "weaker" 2-hydroxyestrone. DIM
may reduce prostate cancer incidence as it has been shown to stop human cancer
cells from growing by (54-61%) and provoking the cells to self-destruct
(apoptosis). DIM also improves prostate function, enhances insulin sensitivity
and increases abdominal fat loss.
Urtica Dioca A special extract of this popular herb has been shown to increase
bioavailable (free) testosterone levels by freeing it from SHBG the
testosterone-binding protein in the blood. In addition, it inhibits aromatase
and protects the prostate by blocking the conversion of testosterone to DHT.
(7) If after six to eight weeks, the above protocol does not lower excess
estradiol levels, then it is recommended that you try the prescription medicine
Arimidex (anastrozole), a potent aromatase-inhibiting drug starting at the low
dose of 0.5 mg, twice a week increasing to a maximum of 1.0 mg daily. Side
effects from this medication is rare.
In conclusion Testosterone is the ‘master’ male hormone but if you have too
little or too much estrogen, you will never be able to look and feel your best.
