bioidentical
adjective
bio·iden·ti·cal
ˌbī-ō-ī-ˈden-ti-kəl 
: having the same molecular structure as a substance produced in the body
bioidentical estrogens
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The risks and side effects that were cited were directly linked to the synthetic hormones used, rather than bioidentical HRT.
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024
With recent analysis further supporting a bioidentical HRT approach, Winona remains steadfast in their mission to support women and encourage all to make informed decisions about their health and bodies.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024
On the menu: bioidentical hormone replacement or testosterone therapy, IV nutrition drips, personalized weight loss and nutrition plans, Botox and fillers, and in-depth evaluations that include over 40 biomarkers and body composition testing.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
In her later years, Somers built a brand promoting various alternative health products, including the controversial bioidentical hormone therapy.
—Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2023
Treatments that address hormone balance can be important add-ons, says Dr. Grover, with medications like metformin (which lowers testosterone levels and addresses insulin resistance), oral contraceptives, or bioidentical hormones (something offered at VSpot).
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2023
While the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, getting the vitamins your body needs and avoiding trigger foods should not be underestimated, the fastest and most effective way to control the disruptive symptoms of menopause is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
—Dr. Tom MacEk, sun-sentinel.com, 8 Oct. 2020
Jacobsen cautions against the use of bioidentical hormones, though, as they are not closely regulated.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 14 June 2023
In contrast to the majority of market-available multivitamins composed of inexpensive and artificial compounds, all ingredients in Bio-Avail Multi are derived from food sources, occur naturally, or are bioidentical.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 June 2023
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Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024
With recent analysis further supporting a bioidentical HRT approach, Winona remains steadfast in their mission to support women and encourage all to make informed decisions about their health and bodies.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024
On the menu: bioidentical hormone replacement or testosterone therapy, IV nutrition drips, personalized weight loss and nutrition plans, Botox and fillers, and in-depth evaluations that include over 40 biomarkers and body composition testing.
—Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
In her later years, Somers built a brand promoting various alternative health products, including the controversial bioidentical hormone therapy.
—Anumita Kaur, Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2023
Treatments that address hormone balance can be important add-ons, says Dr. Grover, with medications like metformin (which lowers testosterone levels and addresses insulin resistance), oral contraceptives, or bioidentical hormones (something offered at VSpot).
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2023
While the importance of maintaining a healthy weight, getting the vitamins your body needs and avoiding trigger foods should not be underestimated, the fastest and most effective way to control the disruptive symptoms of menopause is bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.
—Dr. Tom MacEk, sun-sentinel.com, 8 Oct. 2020
Jacobsen cautions against the use of bioidentical hormones, though, as they are not closely regulated.
—Fiorella Valdesolo, Vogue, 14 June 2023
In contrast to the majority of market-available multivitamins composed of inexpensive and artificial compounds, all ingredients in Bio-Avail Multi are derived from food sources, occur naturally, or are bioidentical.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 10 June 2023
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bioidentical
adjective
bio·iden·ti·cal
ˌbī-ō-ī-ˈden-ti-kəl
: having the same molecular structure as a substance produced in the body
bioidentical hormones
bioidentical
noun
Proponents of bioidenticals suggest that they are safer than other hormones because they mimic a woman's hormones.
—Roni Caryn Rabin, The New York Times
Roni Caryn Rabin, The New York Times
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