Hormones in
oral contraceptives (OC) and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) have been linked
with some types of cancer, as are increased levels of estrogen. (www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/) Aromatase in fat cells, especially
belly fat, converts testosterone to estrogen in both males and
females. This can be very problematic for both genders.
Prevention? Maintaining
your weight in an optimum range and preventing excess belly fat can decrease testosterone-estrogen
conversion. Think carefully about hormonal
supplements and do so with good medical supervision.
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