Phytoestrogens - These are dangerous compounds that mimic estrogen in the body. They are found in soy and other derivatives. They are getting more difficult to avoid, as soy is in everything nowadays. Stay away from salad dressings and food out of boxes. Eat natural.
High protein, low fat diet - Low fat diets are definitely dangerous, not only from a hormonal standpoint but an overall health standpoint. Fat is the most important of the three(carb/protein/fat). Essential fatty acids are the building blocks of our hormones. High quality fish oils and Vit E(Biotest and Carlsons) a wide array of nutts and seeds(peanuts, walnutts, almonds, coconut for example, they are all essential and healthy)
Reduce Omega-6 and AA generators - This is easily done as in most Omega 6 fatty acids are found in packaged, processed foods out of boxes/wrappers. Unfortunately, our meat now contains alot of omega 6 and not so much omega 3 anymore because of the diets fed to animals that are not free range. Omega 6's are otherwise easy to avoid. We do need some, just not alot. Shoot for a 1:1 ratio. AA Im assuming he is speaking of Arachidonic acid. I do not fear this. It is a naturally found in peanuts and meat/dairy/eggs. It is vital for testosterone production. Eat in balance and AA won't be an issue.
Add Omega-3’s - Biotest Flameout
Add flaxseed - Controversial. Right now Im not taking flaxseed. There is conflicting info both ways. I have not seen anything in concrete that says flax increases E2. I have heard stuff about it increasing total estrones. Some estrogens are healthy, its all about balance. I have a feeling flax will turn out to be a good thing.
Di-indolemethane--DIM (300mg QD) - I am going to use pure DIM from Dr Zelig (hormonal balance.com). QD is medical speak for every day. Thats a big dose. Dr Zeligs protocol is 150mg QD. Maybe his version is more potent that Delgados. Impossible to say right now. Dr John obviously has alot of experience in treating this.
Indole-3-carbinol (I-3-C) - Not a fan. There is alot of evidence showing I3C might not only be not usefull, but dangerous. Lots of studies backing this up as well.
DIM and I3C -- the Real Facts on Safety
Inhibit aromatase activity - Keeping T from converting to to much E. This might be TRT related. There are also alot of things that aromatize into estrogen. Alcohol is one of the most potent. So is plastics and chemicals. Avoid heating anything in plastic. Try and avoid using chemicals and cleaning agents.
We as a society are so germ - phobic its ridiculous, and completely unnecessary. Our immune systems, when healthy, are battle harden spartan warriors that are not used to todays ways of over sanitization, anti bacterialization of everything. I avoid alot anti bacterial agents and over the counter drugs.
They are unnecessary. Same goes with lots of household chemicals and cleaning agents. I buy organic soap/shampoo/toothpaste. Alot of the time harsh chemical cleaning agents are unnecessary. Good old hot water and a little soap does the trick.
Calcium D Glucarate helps in clearing out estrogen from the bloodstream. It helps with the metabolization of E. This may help alot. It also helps protect against cancer.
TMB added to DIM. I am still unsure of dose of TMB.
Enough for today. As Dr John can probably point out, its a beautiful April sunday here in michiagn, Im off to hike the hills in Ann arbor