(1) Reduce estrogenic intake to reduce estrogen levels in the body

Moderate intake of plant estrogens

Eat only moderate amounts of ORGANIC soy and flax

Avoid concentrated soy products.   In fast food meals and other processed foods, protein powders, bars, and soymilk. Also note that >90% of U.S. soy is genetically modified and showing detrimental effects on our reproductive and immune systems.

HARMFUL INGREDIENTS - Genetically Modified Food

Minimize caffeine consumption

Minimize caffeine in tea, coffee, soft drinks etc.    Caffeine is a CNS stimulant linked to higher estrogen levels. Studies have shown that women who consumed > 500 mg of caffeine daily (~4 or 5 cups of coffee, had ~70% more estrogen during the early follicular phase than women who consume < 100 mg of caffeine daily (~ 1 cup of coffee).Fertility and Sterility 2001;76:723-729.

Avoid Estrogen-containing medications

Estrogen-containing medications.   Includes estrogen-containing drugs (E.g. Hormone Replacement Therapy, Birth Control pills, steroids, ulcer medications (e.g. cimetidine), some antibiotics (E.g. tetracycline, ampicillin), anti-fungal medications and antidepressants.