I have to disagree with the comments in this article.
As women age, the make less progesterone as the ovarian function declines and then fails. However, adrenal glands and adipose tissue aka FAT, synthesize estrogens. This creates an effect of estrogen dominance (even covered by Dr Oz!).
This leads to distribution of fat on the lower body.
Estrogen dominance is associated with subclinical hypothyroidism by increasing thyroid binding globulin and thereby causing the body to act like the thyroid hormone levels are 'low', leading to a slower metabolism and hence adds to weight gain.
Another point of contention is the controversy about taking calcium supplementation. Current recommendations are that women consume 3 or more cups of green leafy vegetables in a day to get calcium with Vit K and protect their bones.
It has been shown that taking more than 500mg of calcium as a supplement a day raises your risk for a heart attack, and that food sources are safest and best.
Sincerely
Dr. Natasha Iyer MD
www.better4life.ca
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I have to disagree with the comments in this article.
As women age, the make less progesterone as the ovarian function declines and then fails. However, adrenal glands and adipose tissue aka FAT, synthesize estrogens. This creates an effect of estrogen dominance (even covered by Dr Oz!).
This leads to distribution of fat on the lower body.
Estrogen dominance is associated with subclinical hypothyroidism by increasing thyroid binding globulin and thereby causing the body to act like the thyroid hormone levels are 'low', leading to a slower metabolism and hence adds to weight gain.
Another point of contention is the controversy about taking calcium supplementation. Current recommendations are that women consume 3 or more cups of green leafy vegetables in a day to get calcium with Vit K and protect their bones.
May 22, 2013 - 11:52pmIt has been shown that taking more than 500mg of calcium as a supplement a day raises your risk for a heart attack, and that food sources are safest and best.
Sincerely
Dr. Natasha Iyer MD
www.better4life.ca
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