Hey guys,
I wasn't too sure where else to ask this, but I can't find a whole lot of information on it. I read recently that Rooibos (Red tea or african bush tea) produces a plant derived estrogen. Now I know that I probably can't take enough of this stuff to transition, nor am I interested in that... but I recently started HRT (estradiol and spiro pills). In the past I've drank lots of Rooibos because it helped me focus and calmed down, but I've stayed away from the stuff since going on estrogen.
Basically my question is this: Should I be concerned that my favorite tea is having an interaction with my medication. I don't really know how much estrogen is actually in this tea (if any, internet could be lying, but i did see it on a couple sites), and will it be enough to interfere with my usual HRT dosage? I already asked my endocrinologist, and she said it was probably okay, but I wanted to ask here anyways.
A lot of every day foods have plant based Estrogen in them such as Blueberries. You should be OK. Now if they were bio identical "E" it would be a different story. :)
Quote from: Jessica Merriman on July 11, 2014, 10:44:42 AM
A lot of every day foods have plant based Estrogen in them such as Blueberries. You should be OK. Now if they were bio identical "E" it would be a different story. :)
If overhopped IPA beers, soy products, blueberries and THC actually grew bewbs, I'd be turning down offers for porn stardom by now.
Quote from: Jill F on July 11, 2014, 10:48:50 AM
If overhopped IPA beers, soy products, blueberries and THC actually grew bewbs, I'd be turning down offers for porn stardom by now.
As your agent I would be fielding the offers for you! Have to keep the performer relaxed you know. ;) :laugh:
Quote from: Jill F on July 11, 2014, 10:48:50 AM
If overhopped IPA beers, soy products, blueberries and THC actually grew bewbs, I'd be turning down offers for porn stardom by now.
Quote from: Jessica Merriman on July 11, 2014, 10:50:44 AM
As your agent I would be fielding the offers for you! Have to keep the performer relaxed you know. ;) :laugh:
O.o
Oh my, I feel the need to say something smart here but I think I should refrain.... :angel:
Seriously though, I agree. I'm no chemist but I would think whatever small amounts that can be gotten through the foods we eat would be way to insignificant to interfere. Besides, I'm SO not giving up blueberries! :P