Biovea Calcium D-Glucarate, Pack of 60 caps

From birth, we are exposed to estrogen, the powerful female hormone that shapes our lives. Fluctuations in estrogen levels can have a dramatic effect on our cellular development. Biovea is proud to introduce a nutrient that can help the body eliminate excess estrogen, thereby relieving estrogen-sensitive tissues. Calcium D-glucarate is currently the subject of numerous clinical trials. It is proven to have great potential to solve the health problems closest to our hearts.

One of the most delicate balancing acts in life is found in the ebb and flow of hormones that constantly occur in the human body. They are essential to the process of life. Produced by endocrine glands, hormones travel throughout the body, communicating with each other as they direct cellular activity. For example, the hypothalamus gland monitors hormone levels in the body. It signals the pituitary gland, telling it to send messages to the ovaries to either produce or stop producing estrogen.

Estrogen is an extremely powerful hormone, with activity measured in parts per trillion. Therefore, it doesn’t take much to create an imbalance. Like all hormones, estrogen communicates with a cell by docking to a specific receptor site on that cell’s membrane. If there are an excess of these estrogen-sensitive receptors or an excess of circulating estrogen in the bloodstream, normal cellular metabolism can be altered. Another problem is that estrogen receptors are not particularly specific; they will accept many chemicals—natural and synthetic—other than estrogen.

How the body removes excess estrogen

One of the processes by which estrogen and estrogenic compounds are metabolized and broken down is through glucuronidation. In the liver, they are bound to glucuronic acid and then excreted in the urine or feces. This process can be disrupted by an enzyme called beta-glucuronidase, which is found in the gastrointestinal tract. It releases the bound estrogen or estrogenic compound, freeing it to be reabsorbed back into the bloodstream—to affect cells again. Obviously, estrogen is necessary for the body; however, too much can lead to cellular disruption. Since it can be very difficult to avoid the estrogenic chemicals prevalent in our environment, another strategy is needed, namely to reduce their negative effects by supporting the body’s natural ability to eliminate excess estrogen and other hormones and toxins.

Calcium D-glucarate and hormone metabolism

The elimination of excess estrogen can be increased by a natural substance called calcium D-glucarate (CDG) because it inhibits the activity of beta-glucuronidase in the body. This means that estrogen bound for excretion remains bound, and the overall estrogen burden on the body is reduced. In clinical trials, tissues that are sensitive to excess hormones – such as the breast, liver and lung – have been shown to respond favorably to CDG. In addition to estrogen and estrogenic compounds, CDG helps promote the excretion of other hormone metabolites, as well as cellular toxins and steroids. CDG is naturally produced in small amounts in the body; it is also found in various fruits and vegetables: oranges, broccoli, carrots, spinach and apples. Vitamin A has been shown to have a synergistic effect with CDG. One 500mg tablet of Biovea CALCIUM D-GLUCARATE is equivalent to the phytonutrient activity found in 82 kilograms of fresh fruits and vegetables. The recommended use for health prevention is 3 to 4.5 grams per day. No toxicity has been found with its use.

Phytonutrients also help reduce estrogen exposure

Another strategy for reducing the effects of excess estrogen is to increase your intake of plant estrogens. This helps for two reasons. First, by occupying estrogen receptor sites, these natural estrogen compounds block synthetic estrogens from attaching to those sites. Second, phytoestrogens only slightly activate the receptors.

One of the best phytoestrogens is genistein, an isoflavone in soybeans responsible for the beneficial effects of soy on the human body. Increased intake of genistein and/or soy is recommended by many health professionals, especially for postmenopausal women.

As new research sheds light on the importance of proper hormonal balance to our health, it is vital to protect ourselves from the increased estrogen burden we face today. Biovea CALCIUM D-GLUCARATE is a timely nutrient that can truly change our lives.

Directions: Take 2 capsules, up to three times daily, during meals.