HRT Plus; a herbal remedy from Thailand with the power of Pueraria Mirifica

In this case, HRT means “herbal remedy from Thailand” and it refers principally to the ingredient of Pueraria Mirifica.

This large root is only found in SE Asia and has been used for generations primarily in the cooking of the peoples of northern Thailand and also over the border in Myanmar (Burma). Interestingly, this is also the region of the world that WHO figures indicate have the lowest incidences of breast cancers, osteoporosis, Alzheimer’s disease and prostate conditions. Is there a connection?

It was this association that led the leading university of Thailand, the Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, to study the properties of Pueraria Mirifica. Their results have now led many other research centers around the world to look into the miraculous properties of this unusual plant.

3000 times more potency

Essentially Pueraria Mirifica (PM) is a complex of phytoestrogens and isoflavones and perhaps it’s not surprising when one when realizes that it belongs to the soy family. But PM is not just “another” soy story; firstly you should know that it uniquely contains the potent phytoestrogens miroestrol and deoxymiroestrol- these have not been found in any other plant to any significant degrees, then it also contains the more regular genistein, daidzen and coumestam varieties.

So what makes Pueraria different from the classic soy’s and isoflavones such as Genistein, black cohosh or red clover? Well the difference is great, because in terms of its estrogenic properties PM is up to 3000 times more potent! Yes that’s right up to three thousand times more potent. To date many physicians have questioned the ability of natural soy extracts to come close to the properties of estrogen replacement therapy with hormones, but now PM is being recognised as a true powerhouse. For example; Professor Norman Farnsworth has stated; “PM is the only plant to demonstrate a true estrogenic effect.”

How and why

PM is an adaptogen, a natural substance that helps to rebalance hormonal levels within the body. In terms of its estrogenic properties it does this probably through a number of actions; firstly by being an aromatic; this means it can influence aromatase- the enzyme that breaks down testosterone into estrogens, thus PM can help reduce the amount of testosterone from becoming estradiol. Secondly the structure of PM is similar to estrogens itself and perhaps most importantly of all, thirdly it is believed to occupy estrogen receptor sites and prevent the “real” estrogens to attach to them and sensitize them. In other words despite being a phytoestrogen itself, it can help block the action of estrogens.

Specifically PM is a bio-mimic estrogenic adaptogen with SERM (selective estrogen receptor modulation).

Uses

So what does all this mean? Well it means that short of actual bio-identical estrogen replacement therapy, PM may be the closest natural ingredient we have that could be of real benefit it helping with menopausal and PMS symptoms, this is becoming the opinion of the world’s leading antiaging physicians, professionals like Garry Gordon MD and Jonathan Wright MD..

So PM can alleviate hot flushes and ease the passage of menopause and premenstrual syndrome. Furthermore, because of its pathways PM could be most effective in helping prevent and treat osteoporosis and as Dr. Garry Gordon has also been suggesting women worried about cancer, especially breast cancer, could benefit greatly from PM supplementation.

What’s perhaps surprising is that PM may also be beneficial for men too! Because PM blocks estrogen receptor pathways it could also benefit men concerned about their prostate.

Caution

To date there are no known contraindications and no reports of any noted side effects. However it should be noted that there are over 20 varieties of the Pueraria Mirifica root and they differ greatly in their strengths of phytoestrogen complexes. The correct type must be cultivated and rather than just “crushing” up the root and placing it into a capsule, the active ingredients should be carefully extracted.

HRT Plus is a standardized and pharmaceutically controlled extract of PM, the same type used in the clinical trials and the type that will have maximum bioavailability.

Conclusion

HRT Plus supplies the building blocks that assist the healthy production of natural estrogenic substances, discrepancies that may be compromised as a result of the accumulation of stress, aging and environmental toxins.

HRT Plus has many benefits for women who are seeking a clinically proven evidence-based plant source alternative to hormonal estrogen therapy. It could also be of benefit to older men concerned that estrogens are causing problems for them, in particular the enlargement of the prostate.

Doses

1 or 2 tablets daily taken sublingually (allow the tablets to be dissolved under the tongue).