Are bioidentical hormones useful?
Sure, if you take the right dose these hormones can help prevent osteoporosis, reverse some signs of aged skin, improve physical and mental well being.
Do celebs take bioidentical hormones?
This is difficult to answer because many celebs are spokespeople for the companies who market these products. Celebs get paid to talk about these hormones, so the assumption is that they also take them! Most celebrities who take these bioidentical hormones claim that the hormones make them feel young, boosts their energy, and improves quality of skin.
The manufactures of these products do claim that the hormones are natural and much safer than any of the other synthetic prescription hormones.
What is the biggest advantage of bioidentical hormones?
The biggest advantage of bioidentical hormones is that one can get custom designed formulations, which is not possible with the synthetic prescription hormones.
Are there any issues with bioidentical hormones?
Yes, Recently the FDA letters to several pharmacies to cease making compounded formulations and selling them. The FDA has concerns that there is little evidence for efficacy of these hormones and perhaps they may even contain impurities or contaminants. The hormones come in a variety of formulations and the FDA suspects that the quality and quantity of bioidentical hormones may not be safe for human consumption.
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