Phytocrinology - The Plant Hormone Connection

What Exactly is Phytocrinology?

Phytocrinology refers to the connection between plants and hormones. Many studies are examining this connection, and the positive implications plants can have in dealing with hormonal balance and function in women.

Understanding Hormonal Imbalances and Common HRT Therapies

Hormonal balance is when your body is in its optimal natural "balanced" state of health. If you are like many women, chronic or periodic hormonal imbalances create a host of problems. Most women experience hormonal imbalances during their monthly cycle in the form of PMS. Many women entering menopause experience chronic symptoms of hormonal imbalances and turn to treatment therapies such as hormone replacement. Although HRT (hormone replacement therapy) has been proven effective in many women, it can also be quite risky and is often overused in medical practice.

HRT is proven to be effective in many women, but not in all. The problem lies in the fact that many symptoms of hormonal imbalances are induced by precursors such as nutritional deficiencies that can affect the health of cells that receive the messages sent by the hormones. When cells do not respond to the messages sent by the hormones, many women with balanced hormone levels can experience the symptoms of hormonal imbalances. You can think of this concept as if the hormone is speaking to the cell in English, but the cell only understands Greek! Hot flashes, night sweats, even vaginal dryness are all symptoms of poor hormonal function.

Natural Alternatives to HRT Therapies for Hormonal Balance

Many women are now turning to natural alternatives such as dietary supplements to support their hormonal function. Sometimes simple improvements in diet and nutrition can improve the health of cells responsive to the body's natural hormonal messages. Using nutritional measures is much safer than giving your body synthetic hormones through HRT, because HRT carries many risks and side-effects associated with synthetic hormones.

An alternative approach to HRT addresses nutritional deficiencies that can positively affect hormonal function. Nutrients such as omega 3 fatty acids help protect the cell membrane from damage, as well as help transport valuable nutrients in and out of the cells. Some herbs contain compounds that can help cells decode the messages sent by hormones, as well as support healthy hormonal function. These herbs can have effects on the Thyroid, others on the reproductive organs and tissues, others on the brain health and pituitary system.

Many of these compounds mimic the effects of hormones and thus are called phyto-hormones. They are thought to help bind to receptors in the cells and help the cells communicate properly with hormones. These plant compounds are not hormone replacements, and thus tend to be safer because instead of changing hormone levels, they work with the body's natural balance to improve the function of the cells responsive to the hormone messages. Many women notice an increase in libido, less hot flashes, and less post menopausal symptoms when taking phyto-hormones.

Other nutrients such as Calcium, Vitamin K, B-vitamins, and Vitamin D3 support optimal cellular health necessary for healthy hormonal function. One supplement, Gratify for Her by Biossential Nutrition addresses the plant hormone connection, and includes the nutrients that may support hormonal function and women's specific health factors.

The main goal of natural alternatives is to improve the function of cells responsive to hormones by providing nutritional precursors such as herbs, vitamins and other nutrients. So whether you are experiencing symptoms of hormonal imbalances, or you want to try an alternative to hormonal replacement therapy, Phytocrinology may be a great option to try.

Which Natural Products Do You Recommend for Hormonal Balance?

Biossential Nutrition has dedicated an extensive amount of research into Phytocrinology, resulting in the development of a comprehensive female health enhancement and hormonal balance formula called Gratify for Her.

Gratify for Her provides a combination of ingredients that help support hormonal balance in women, as well as additional ingredients that support other areas of health important for optimal hormonal balance and hormone functioning.

For more information on Gratify for Her and to learn how the product works to effectively restore hormonal balance in women, please click here to visit our Gratify for Her Product Page. We recommend any women interested in trying a natural approach to hormonal balance to try Gratify for Her for 3 months to allow time for the formula to work optimally.

To Your Health,
Biossential Nutrition

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