I answer the question, can dairy affect hormones?
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0:00 Can dairy affect hormones? I explain
0:28 The hormones in milk can target various organs in your body
0:58 I’m not against dairy, but some people are already estrogen dominant
In this video, I answer the question: can dairy affect hormones? Or not?
Let’s take a look at what milk is. It’s designed to feed a growing calf, and it’s loaded with different hormones, primarily estrogen. The types of estrogen are estradiol and estrone. Milk also contains IGF which, along with estrogen, is a growth hormone.
The hormones in milk can target the prostate, breast, uterus, and ovary. When I was in practice, I found a high correlation of women who came in with fibroids and them consuming a lot of dairy: milk, cream, sour cream, half and half, cream cheese, cheese, yogurt, and butter. The fattier the dairy, the more hormones.
I’m not against dairy, but some people are already estrogen dominant. They have hormonal imbalances and may have prostate enlargement. They have cysts in their breasts, presenting as fibrocystic breasts. They may have a problem with their uterus, such as endometriosis, which is when there is extra tissue growth around the uterus. Or they may even have cysts on their ovaries, or else polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a condition in which your androgens are too high, caused by cysts triggering the androgen hormone.
If you have any of these conditions, you definitely need to put dairy to the side for a while.
Everyone needs to realize that these hormones in dairy can create an effect on the body. To minimize the damage, definitely go for organic, grass-fed products. At least with organic, you know the animals haven’t been fed GMO-type feed. But if you’re consuming commercial milk, you’re definitely getting exposed to GMO feed.
I personally consume a small amount of cheese every day, and I make sure it’s both organic and grass-fed. I also consume a lot of cruciferous food. If you also consume cruciferous vegetables, you’ll get an anti-estrogenic effect. In other words, they’ll help clean up excess estrogen in your body.
Lastly, I would always tell my patients to try this experiment: for one week, completely give up dairy and see how you feel. A certain percentage would do very well. Others would feel no difference. This may give you a few clues to determine whether you’re sensitive to dairy or not.
And now you know the answer to the question, can dairy affect hormones?
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Dr. Berg, age 56, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
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