Natural Hormones
Bioidentical hormones are molecularly identical to the hormones your body naturally produces. While they are considered synthesized because they are created from plant-based natural sources, they are designed to be an exact match to your own hormones.
The key distinction between bioidentical hormones and those created by pharmaceutical companies is that the latter are often “biosimilar.” These synthetic options use chemical compounds instead of plant-based ones.
Dr. Varano often uses an analogy to explain the difference. Think of the color yellow—while most people recognize the basic color, there are many shades, from pastels to muted tones. Your body most easily recognizes and uses bioidentical hormones because they are interchangeable with its own.
When you take a biosimilar hormone produced synthetically by a pharmaceutical company, it might achieve some of the same results as your natural hormones. However, these synthetic versions can sometimes lead to negative side effects, such as an increased risk of heart attack or cancer.
Although biosimilar hormones can serve a purpose, they are not equivalent or superior to the hormones naturally produced in your body. For optimal results, bioidentical is the preferred choice.
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