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Coffee and Women
Michael Lam, MD, MPH
www.DrLam.com
It is evident today that many of our cancer
are related to a dominance of estrogen. In a world flooded with estrogen and
estrogen like compound, it is important for our body to have as low an estrogen
load as possible.
 Studies
have shown that drinking more than two cups of coffee a day may increase estrogen
levels in women. It could also lead to problems such as endometriosis and breast
pain.
Having high levels of estrogen for women in
such cases can be detrimental as it can lead to breast cancer in women and prostate
cancer in men. Those who have a family history of cancer also have
a higher risk.
In a clinical trial conducted, about 500 women between the ages of 36 to 45
were studied. These women were not pregnant, not breast-feeding or having hormonal
treatment. They were interviewed regarding their diets, smoking habits, height
and weight. Their hormone levels during the first five days of their menstrual
cycle was also measured.
The results showed that women who consumed
more than one cup of coffee a day had significantly higher levels of estrogen
during the early follicular phase of their menstrual cycle. Those
who consumed at least 500 mg of caffeine daily, the equivalent of four or five
cups of coffee had nearly 70% more estrogen than women who consumed less than
100 mg of caffeine daily.
Caffeine intake from all sources was associated with higher estrogen levels
regardless of the women's age, body mass index (BMI), caloric intake, smoking
habits, alcohol and cholesterol intake. Coffee consumption increases estradiol
levels. There are three different forms of estrogen in the body - estrone, estradiol,
and estriol. Estradiol is the form that is pro-cancerous. Women should
limit their intake of coffee to not more than one to two cups daily to decrease
their risk of having more serious health problems.
Chronic high caffeine intake can also leads to adrenal
gland exhaustion and the reduction if production of progesterone. The proper
progesterone to estrogen ratio is therefore not maintained, resulting in further
estrogen dominance.
 Coffee
(especially when accompanied with sugar) also creates an acidic internal environment.
The body will try to neutralize the acid by withdrawing valuable minerals such
as magnesium and calcium from the bone. This leads to mineral depletion if chronic
and ultimately osteoporosis.
In summary, coffee consumption
can lead to increased estrogen, adrenal gland exhaustion, and osteoporosis.
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Michael Lam, M.D., M.P.H., A.B.A.A.M. is a specialist in Preventive and Anti-Aging Medicine. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Oregon State University, and his Doctor of Medicine degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine, California. He also holds a Masters of Public Health degree and is Board Certification in Anti-aging Medicine by the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine. He has authored numerous articles and the following books: The Five Proven Secrets to Longevity, How to Stay Young and Live Longer, Estrogen Dominance - Hormonal Imbalance of the 21st Century, and Beating Cancer with Natural Medicine.
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