From the Research
Safety of Bovine Supplements for Women with Hormonal Imbalances
- The safety of bovine supplements for women with hormonal imbalances is a complex issue, and there is limited research directly addressing this topic 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
- However, studies have investigated the use of hormones in food animal production, including beef, and the potential impact on human health 1, 4.
- One study found that the use of hormonal active growth promoters in farm animals can increase beef production, but the regulation of such hormones differs between the European Union and the United States 1.
- Another study discovered that naturally occurring androgen excess cows are present in dairy and beef herds, which may have implications for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) or other hormonal imbalances 2.
- Research on hormonal abnormalities in obesity found that obese women have elevated levels of free estradiol and free testosterone, which may be relevant to women with hormonal imbalances considering bovine supplements 3.
- A study on hormone use in food animal production and breast cancer risk found that the potential for human exposure to residues of hormone drugs in animal products is poorly understood, and more research is needed to assess the risks 4.
- Additionally, a study on the supplementation of corn dried distillers' grains plus solubles to gestating beef cows found that it can impact uterine blood flow, circulating estradiol-17β and progesterone, and hepatic steroid metabolizing enzyme activity, which may have implications for women with hormonal imbalances 5.
- Overall, while there is no direct evidence on the safety of bovine supplements for women with hormonal imbalances, these studies suggest that the use of hormones in food animal production and the potential impact on human health is a complex issue that requires further research 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.