Dr. Bahman Guyuron, et al. had an excellent article published in April's issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Here's a writeup of it in the LA Times' Booster Shots blog by Shari Roan.
They studied 186 pairs of identical twins at the Twins Day Festival in Twinsburg, Ohio, with questionnaires and digital images. After an independent review, they found that:
1 . Higher BMI was associated with older look in twins younger than 40 but younger look in twins over 55.
2. Older appearance in smokers.
3. Older appearance with increased sun exposure.
4. Younger appearance on hormone replacement.
5. Younger appearance with alcohol avoidance.
6. Older appearance with divorce.
7. Older appearance with antidepressant use.
Very interesting article that tells us much of what we suspected - smoking, sun damage and alcohol consumption (how much is good vs bad) are bad for aging while hormones are helpful.
Interestingly enough, hormone replacement affects serotonin levels much like antidepressants and a point may be made that lack of estrogen causes aging while a sign of lack of estrogen may be antidepressant use. This study fits in well with our philosophy at SMAC of prudent, healthy living and hormone replacement.
Dr. Jason Pozner
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center
Sanctuary Plastic Surgery
Dr. David J. Goldberg
Sanctuary Medical Aesthetic Center
Skin Laser Surgery Specialists of NY/NJ
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Monday, May 11, 2009
Monday, February 2, 2009
More Q&A With Dr. Matez
Oprah Winfrey's show on Thursday with guest Suzanne Somers brought up more questions about bioidentical hormone therapy. In Boca Raton, we had Dr. Mitchell Matez watching. As our resident specialist on alternative medicine, he offers a full range of bioidentical hormone therapies, and here are his answers to some of the questions left unanswered during the program.
Is there any drawback to taking FDA-approved bioidentical hormones? What is the difference between them and what a compounding pharmacy provides?
The term “bioidentical” is used to describe a substance or hormone that is of the exact same molecular structure as those already present in the human body. This is in direct contrast to most drug company products that are either animal (horse) derived or chemically altered to be intentionally different from human hormone so that it can be patented. The word “bioidentical” may be a “marketing” term, but the concept is clear.
One drawback to taking the FDA approved versions of these hormones is the route of administration. Any Estrogen, even bioidentical, can potentially cause clotting abnormalities when given orally due to the effects of liver metabolism. Compounded formulas can be given transdermally (through the skin) or via implantable (under the skin) pellets which will enter the bloodstream directly before the liver and drastically reduce or eliminate this problem. Ovarian hormones enter the bloodstream directly!
Another drawback is the “one size fits all” mentality used when producing the commercially available products. Most come in only one or two dosing options whereas compounded hormones can be dosed very specifically to each individual patient.
What are bioidentical hormones made from?
Compounded hormones are initially derived from yams or soy. The hormones in these which are close to human but not exact are then brought to the lab and converted into exact molecular duplicates of human hormone and this is how they are administered.
Is there research saying they're safe?
There is a great deal of literature (in particularly Europe) supporting the benefit and safety of hormone therapy. The FDA does not acknowledge them.
Is there any drawback to taking FDA-approved bioidentical hormones? What is the difference between them and what a compounding pharmacy provides?
The term “bioidentical” is used to describe a substance or hormone that is of the exact same molecular structure as those already present in the human body. This is in direct contrast to most drug company products that are either animal (horse) derived or chemically altered to be intentionally different from human hormone so that it can be patented. The word “bioidentical” may be a “marketing” term, but the concept is clear.
One drawback to taking the FDA approved versions of these hormones is the route of administration. Any Estrogen, even bioidentical, can potentially cause clotting abnormalities when given orally due to the effects of liver metabolism. Compounded formulas can be given transdermally (through the skin) or via implantable (under the skin) pellets which will enter the bloodstream directly before the liver and drastically reduce or eliminate this problem. Ovarian hormones enter the bloodstream directly!
Another drawback is the “one size fits all” mentality used when producing the commercially available products. Most come in only one or two dosing options whereas compounded hormones can be dosed very specifically to each individual patient.
What are bioidentical hormones made from?
Compounded hormones are initially derived from yams or soy. The hormones in these which are close to human but not exact are then brought to the lab and converted into exact molecular duplicates of human hormone and this is how they are administered.
Is there research saying they're safe?
There is a great deal of literature (in particularly Europe) supporting the benefit and safety of hormone therapy. The FDA does not acknowledge them.
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