Hormones play a key role in our bodies. They are our body's chemical messengers that affect many different processes in the body, including:
Here at RevitalIV, we talk a lot about how bioidentical hormone replacement can help to optimize the balance of your hormone system. But, vitamins and vitamin deficiencies can also have a powerful effect on our hormonal balance.
Both men and women experience natural hormonal changes at certain times in our lives. During puberty, pregnancy, menopause, and andropause (male, age-related hormone decreases). Hormone imbalances can also occur when inadequate nutrition, stress, certain medications, environmental toxins, and vitamin deficiencies are present. It is this last point that we will focus on below.
Vitamins can play a powerful role in hormone balance. This is why I always complement any Revitalogy bioidentical hormone treatment with important/appropriate vitamin supplements. Vitamin supplements should always be taken under the supervision of your physician. Below are just some vitamins that can impact your hormone balance.
Vitamin D, also known as the "sunshine vitamin," can help play a big part in regulating insulin, your thyroid hormone, and even testosterone. Research shows that a deficiency of vitamin D is associated with a high risk of thyroid antibodies, which are found in individuals suffering with autoimmune thyroid disorders, like Hashimoto's.
Vitamin D supplementation can help with the regulation of insulin flow and balance blood sugar, allowing the body's natural hormone cycles to function more effectively.
Vitamin D is incredible for the immune system, but research has also found a close correlation between vitamin D deficiency and low testosterone (1). When participants spent more time in the summer sun and their vitamin D levels increased, so did their testosterone levels.
And, guess what? Many people are vitamin D deficient, even here in sunny South Florida.
Vitamin B6 helps the body make several neurotransmitters, chemicals that carry signals from one nerve cell to another. It is needed for normal brain development and function, and helps the body make the hormones serotonin and norepinephrine, which influence mood, and melatonin, which helps regulate the body clock.
Vitamin B6 has been shown to help alleviate some of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), such as mood changes and irritability. Studies have noted that daily doses of around 100 milligrams of B6 daily can be an effective way to ward off PMS.
Again, these are just some of the vitamins that can help your hormone balance. The best way to figure out what your own body needs is to book a consult with a physician who will test your hormone and micronutrient levels together to build a comprehensive hormone therapy plan for you.
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While oral supplementation is necessary for optimal health, IV vitamin therapy gives your body 100% absorption of your vitamins. Bypassing the digestive system, IV Vitamins move directly into your bloodstream.
We definitely recommend both oral and IV vitamin therapy for maintaining optimal hormone balance, immune health, and anti-aging purposes.
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