Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) & Nutrition w/ Dr. Wendy Ellis
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Testing Methods
Hormone testing is crucial for understanding individual health needs, especially in hormone replacement therapy. emphasizes the importance of urine testing over blood tests for comprehensive hormone analysis. Urine tests provide insights into hormone metabolites and adrenal function, which are not visible in blood tests 1. Blood tests, while useful for thyroid and GI issues, fall short in hormone analysis. notes, "For hormones, I am still a fan of urine testing" 1.
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DHEA & Autoimmunity
DHEA supplementation can play a significant role in managing autoimmune diseases. explains that DHEA helps shift cytokines from pro-inflammatory to anti-inflammatory, benefiting those with autoimmune conditions 2. However, she warns about the variability in supplement quality, citing an FDA study where 75% of DHEA supplements didn't match their labels 3. "You have to use a very reputable source to know that it's working," she advises 3.
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Oral Progesterone
Oral progesterone offers benefits like improved mood and sleep but comes with challenges. highlights its anxiolytic effects due to GABA receptor stimulation, yet notes it may not provide adequate uterine protection 4. She often combines it with vaginal progesterone cream to ensure safety. "Oral progesterone...stimulates the GABA receptors and has this anxiolytic antianxiety benefit," she explains 4.