Feature Summary
EstroVantage EM provides a comprehensive formula of plant-based compounds that improve the metabolism of estrogen and its metabolites. Cruciferous vegetables contain a variety of glucosinolates, which some studies have associated with a reduction in cancer incidence when consumed in greater amounts, most likely by causing a shift in metabolism to less carcinogenic estrogen metabolites.
1,2 EstroVantage EM contains indole-3-carbinol (I3C) and its metabolite 3,3’-diindolylmethane (DIM), as well as sulforaphane from broccoli powder, all of which have been linked to lower rates of neoplastic changes and a more favourable estrogen profile.
3-6 Not only do these glucosinolates improve estrogen metabolism, they also reduce inflammation by targeting key signalling molecules, such as Nrf2 and NF-κB.
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EstroVantage EM also includes other potent plant compounds that reduce inflammation and block carcinogenic pathways. Silymarin, a milk thistle extract, down-regulates gene products involved in the proliferation of tumour cells, along with their invasion, angiogenesis, and metastasis. In addition, it enhances glucuronidation and maintains glutathione levels.
9-11 This unique combination provides green tea polyphenols, lycopene (tomato extract), turmeric and rosemary extracts, as well as calcium D-glucarate, all of which have been shown to favourably shift estrogen metabolism and reduce carcinogenic risk.
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Medicinal Ingredients
Each Vegetarian Capsule Contains: |
Calcium D-Glucarate (d-Glucaric Acid Calcium Salt) |
75 mg |
Indole-3-Carbinol (3-Hydroxymethylindole) |
75 mg |
Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis) (leaf) (80% Catechins, 45% EGCG*, <1% Caffeine) |
50 mg |
Tomato Extract (Lycopersicon esculentum) (fruit) (5% Lycopene) |
50 mg |
Broccoli Powder (Brassica oleracea var. italica) (aerial) (0.36% Sulforaphane) |
27.5 mg |
DIM (3,3’-Diindolylmethane) |
25 mg |
Turmeric Extract (Curcuma longa) (rhizome) (95% Curcuminoids) |
25 mg |
Milk Thistle Extract (Silybum marianum) (seed) (50–60% Silymarin) |
25 mg |
Rosemary 6:1 Extract (Rosmarinus officinalis) (leaf) |
12.5 mg |
* Epigallocatechin-3-gallate |
Non-Medicinal Ingredients
Vegetarian capsule (carbohydrate gum
, purified water), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), silica.
Dosage:
3 capsules once per day with food or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 12 weeks.
Allergens:
Contains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. Suitable for vegetarians/vegans. Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken. For freshness, store in a cool, dry place.
Drug Interactions
Do not take with warfarin.
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References
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- Zhang, N. Q., Ho, S. C., Mo, X. F., et al. (2018). Glucosinolate and isothiocyanate intakes are inversely associated with breast cancer risk: a case-control study in China. British Journal of Nutrition, 119(8), 957-64.
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- Brantley, S. J., Oberlies, N. H., Kroll, D. J., et al. (2010). Two flavonolignans from milk thistle (Silybum marianum) inhibit CYP2C9-mediated warfarin metabolism at clinically achievable concentrations. Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, 332, 1081-7.