Menopausal women experience a natural decline in estrogen production due to ovarian senescence. This reduces the synthesis of steroid hormones like Estradiol (E2), one of the three major estrogens produced in the body. While saturated fat intake can support the availability of cholesterol—a precursor for estrogen—it cannot fully counteract the physiological drop in estrogen during […]
Saturated fat is found in animal fat and certain plant fats, such as coconut, coconut oil, palm, and palm kernel oil. It plays a key role in producing steroid hormones because cholesterol, a precursor to steroid hormones, is derived partly from dietary fats, including saturated fats. Cholesterol as a Building Block: Steroid hormones (e.g., testosterone, estrogen, […]
Herbs that prevent osteoporosis and strengthen the bones are: Stinging nettle leaf Horsetail herb Alfalfa herb Dandelion leaf Oat straw Tip: Add black pepper to your food to enhance the absorption of nutrients. These herbs help remineralize bones in osteoporosis and help heal bone fractures. Any degeneration in the joints, hips, or vertebrae and, in general, […]