Estrogen influences so many diverse aspects of a woman's existence. In the last episode, we explored two of the main reasons why estrogen is awesome: first for sexuality, and second for brain health. In this episode, we continue empowering you with knowledge on this amazing hormone and discuss all the other ways estrogen is beneficial for a woman's body.
Estrogen is awesome for the role it plays in supporting heart health. Interestingly, the risk for heart disease increases after menopause. This decrease in estrogen coincides with potential issues in cardiovascular health. This may be related to its ability to decrease plaque, or its promotion of healthy cholesterol.
This hormone also plays a role in supporting a woman's musculoskeletal health. Estrogen receptors are found inside your two main bone cells, which highlights its importance in bone formation and integrity. As such, estrogen deficiency can lead to bone mineral decline. It also plays an important role in supporting a woman's joint health.
In a healthy body, the balance between anabolic hormones (like estrogen) and catabolic hormones (like cortisol) is maintained and creates homeostasis. So, when we lose estrogen as an anabolic hormone, your metabolism will slow down to a crawl. You might find you need to eat less and workout more to maintain the same weight.
Estrogen is also vision supportive and helps maintain hydration of the eyes. It even works wonders in promoting healthy skin by promoting sebum and collagen production. Estrogen has antioxidant properties and protects the skin against UV damage. By nourishing our bodies with the appropriate amount of estrogen, women can ensure robust, resilient health for years to come.
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