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Pesticides in our food supply and other estrogenic chemicals (also called xenoestrogens) can be found in many consumer products such as personal care items and cleaning supplies.
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Lauren Mallers
updated July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
Hormone-sensitive cancers and conditions: Due to its estrogenic effects, people with hormone-sensitive cancers and conditions should avoid taking resveratrol.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
According to the American Cancer Society, there is a one in eight chance the average American who underwent estrogenic puberty will develop breast cancer.
—Ashley Abramson, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
Research shows that these metals may have a carcinogenic and estrogenic function, which could alter immune cells and inflammatory markers.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 15 Nov. 2023
As for parabens, while the FDA still states that there is no conclusive evidence that these preservatives are harmful to humans, some choose to avoid this category of ingredients because of studies showing their possible estrogenic effects.
—Tanya Edwards, Parents, 25 Sep. 2023
People in menopause sometimes have this type of insomnia, including those taking anti-estrogenic drugs such as Soltamox (tamoxifen).
—Cathy Wong, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2023
Soybeans have estrogenic properties, therefore their effects can vary based on the existing level of hormones in the body.
—Cate Geiger Kalus, Country Living, 8 Aug. 2022
Many women ask about phytoestrogens (such as in soy protein or red clover) and other herbs with estrogenic activity (such as black cohosh).
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 11 July 2022
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Lauren Mallers
updated July 2, Miami Herald, 2 July 2025
Hormone-sensitive cancers and conditions: Due to its estrogenic effects, people with hormone-sensitive cancers and conditions should avoid taking resveratrol.
—Barbie Cervoni, Health, 23 Nov. 2024
According to the American Cancer Society, there is a one in eight chance the average American who underwent estrogenic puberty will develop breast cancer.
—Ashley Abramson, Allure, 17 Oct. 2024
Research shows that these metals may have a carcinogenic and estrogenic function, which could alter immune cells and inflammatory markers.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 15 Nov. 2023
As for parabens, while the FDA still states that there is no conclusive evidence that these preservatives are harmful to humans, some choose to avoid this category of ingredients because of studies showing their possible estrogenic effects.
—Tanya Edwards, Parents, 25 Sep. 2023
People in menopause sometimes have this type of insomnia, including those taking anti-estrogenic drugs such as Soltamox (tamoxifen).
—Cathy Wong, Verywell Health, 15 Feb. 2023
Soybeans have estrogenic properties, therefore their effects can vary based on the existing level of hormones in the body.
—Cate Geiger Kalus, Country Living, 8 Aug. 2022
Many women ask about phytoestrogens (such as in soy protein or red clover) and other herbs with estrogenic activity (such as black cohosh).
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 11 July 2022
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“Estrogenic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/estrogenic. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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