SLOW DOWN CELLULAR AGING WITH BIOIDENTICAL HORMONES
Aging is a physiological process which can be accelerated by predisposing factors, such as irregular lifestyle, sun exposure, pollution and hormonal alteration.
Anti-aging medicine studies the biological causes of cellular aging to try to manage it through personalized therapies. Among the anti-aging treatments we find the therapy with bioidentical hormones, accompanied by a diet rich in macro and micronutrients, sport and stress management.
08-09-2023
What are bioidentical hormones
When we talk about bioidentical hormones we are referring to a class of hormones produced from plant sources such as soy, sweet potato and dioscorea. Bioidentical hormones have a chemical and molecular structure equivalent to endocrine hormones: they are therefore well tolerated by the body which recognizes them as its own. Among the most used and effective bioidentical hormones, we find progesterone, testosterone, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and estradiol.
Usefulness of bioidentical hormones
Hormones are produced by the endocrine glands and perform fundamental functions because they work as chemical emissaries with the task of sorting and delivering useful information for the organization of organic activities. This is why a production imbalance can cause numerous disorders. In determining a hormonal imbalance, aging has a key role, causing evident deficits during menopause, but not only. Bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT) is effective in case of hormonal alterations since it manages to restore organic functionality by integrating the hormonal amount.
Prevention of cellular aging
Even before starting a therapy aimed at slowing down aging through bioidentical hormones, it’s recommended to lead a healthy lifestyle. These good habits must be maintained also during the treatment since they enhance the potential and preserve the results. In particular, to prevent cellular aging it’s important to do regular physical activity, to have a balanced diet and to learn stress management skills. Sleep is also a fundamental element for preventing cellular aging: the supplement with bioidentical hormones, then, must be a support into a healthy lifestyle in a shared anti-aging path.
Tests to evaluate hormonal deficiencies
To know your hormonal status and intervene in case of imbalances, it is advisable to take a test capable of restoring the patient's hormonal profile. In addition to the classic blood test, a salivary test is also available to read the alterations, which searches for free hormones in a non-invasive way. Based on the results, a therapeutic plan can be drawn with doses and pharmaceutical form tailored to the patient's needs. Once a replacement therapy with bioidentical hormones has been set, the body will be supplied with the appropriate quantity and quality of hormones based on the deficiencies shown.
Forms of administration of bioidentical hormones
Bioidentical hormones are available in different forms so that the doctor can respond in a personalized way to individual needs. Bioidentical hormones can be taken in 3 ways: modified-release capsules, sublingual lozenges and transdermal cream. The modified-release capsules, administered orally, allow a prolonged and constant intake of the drug, the sublingual lozenges, to be dissolved under the tongue, are rapidly absorbed by bypassing the liver filter, while the transdermal cream allows a topical treatment that, crossing the dermis layer, manages to penetrate into the bloodstream.
The dosage of administration must be calibrated on the peculiar characteristics of the pharmaceutical forms, with the possibility of using galenic compositions which are very useful in a personalized treatment.
Timing of bioidentical hormone therapy
Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy works by providing the patient with the hormones he or she lacks so that they make up for the deficiency. In order for this process to settle and the organism to stabilize on the new, rediscovered rhythm, is necessary a settling in period that can vary from patient to patient based on personal reactivity. In some cases, a few weeks are enough to regain balance and well-being, but it is equally possible that the therapy takes 2/3 months to stabilize effectively.
The treatment does not have a standard length, but must be calibrated to the patient's needs. Generally speaking, hormone replacement therapy can last for years, until the patient feels the benefits.
Contraindications of bioidentical hormones
Taking bioidentical hormones has no side effects if based on a therapeutic plan studied by a specialized doctor. Hormones must be carefully balanced since their alteration can cause imbalances, regardless of their origin. It is therefore essential to not abuse bioidentical hormones which, although completely safe, must be used in a managed and controlled way.
The Bonaccorso Studio implements the principles of anti-aging medicine to prevent and slow down the skin, cellular, brain and musculoskeletal aging. Dr. Michele Bonaccorso is a medical doctor, specializing in anesthesiology and intensive care. He has been studying functional medicine for over 10 years.
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