Stop the Estrogen Tidal Wave by a Nuisance Vine

I talked in earlier blogs about how 16 alpha hydroxyestrone(16alphaC) is formed from the ingestion of estrone in dairy products. I warned you that this estrogen (16alphaC) was likely responsible for the carcinogenic effects of dairy products on breast cancer, prostate cancer and ovarian cancers. I further reminded you that a substrate induces its enzyme. In our case estrone causes an enzyme called CYP1B1 be be manufactured and 16 alpha hydroxyestrone is created. This is the body's attempt to get rid of estrone. The unfortunate result is the creation of an estrogenic compound (16alphaC) which likely causes cancer. 16alphaC is also very inflammatory and may play a role in autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Although the greatest source of estrogens causing cancer is certainly from dairy there are other sources. Estrogen is in our water supply from agricultural runoff from animal urine and feces. Women and men urinating natural estrogens into the sewer system or those taken as birth control pill eventually find their way back into the water supply.

Other than stopping dairy, how can we protect ourselves from the tidal wave of estrogens entering our bodies?

The answer lies in a nuisance vine called Kudzu. It was imported to control erosion of our soil but now chokes out native plants. It is the sinner that may become a saint. It contains a chemical that stimulates an enzyme called CYP1A1. This enzyme converts estrone into an estrogen called 2 hydroyxestrone(2C). This enzyme competes for estrone and converts it into(2C). 2C blocks the effects of 16alpha and effectively decreases the chance of getting cancer.It can be taken in capsule form. I advise 4000 mg a day. It is likely to have positive benefits in those already suffering from cancer.