Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health The Four Hormones Most Adults Need More Of - Discussion between Georgi Dinkov and Dr. Mercola
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Dec 6, 2023 Dr. Mercola and Georgi Dinkov discuss hormone supplementation and the importance of progesterone, T3, DHEA, and pregnenolone. They explore the role of hormones in overall health, aging, and cancer risk. They also touch on analyzing diet and nutrient intake, the molecular mechanisms of calcium, estrogen, and linoleic acid, maximizing hormone absorbability with fatty acids, and the benefits of dissolving progesterone in vitamin E. They further discuss the benefits and optimal dosage of progesterone for women.
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Hormone Absorption
- Avoid taking hormones orally in powder form, except for progesterone.
- Dissolve them in long-chain fats like olive oil for better absorption, bypassing liver metabolism.
Linoleic Acid as Estrogen
- Linoleic acid (LA) mimics estrogen's effects and directly binds to estrogen receptors.
- Consuming LA is like taking estrogen, even if your body produces none.
Linoleic Acid Intake
- Limit linoleic acid intake to under 2% of total calories for ancestral levels.
- Most people consume far more, around 12-13%, which can have carcinogenic effects.