estrogen; erα; metabolic disorders

Estrogen as a key regulator of energy homeostasis and metabolic health

Estrogen as a key regulator of energy homeostasis and metabolic health (2022) Fatemeh Mahboobifard, Mohammad H. Pourgholami, Masoumeh Jorjani, Leila Dargahi, Mina Amiri, Somaye Sadeghi, Fahimeh Ramezani Tehrani ABSTRACT Over the last two decades, it has become evident that estrogens...
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Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038