Bio-Identical Hormones
What are Bio-Identical Hormones?
The common hormones that are available are synthetic hormones which usually are more potent than the human hormones. However, many people prefer using Bio-Identical hormones because they are derived from plant sources and are modified to the exact human molecular structure as what our body produces naturally. Estrogens that are derived from a plant source are called phytoestrogens, a common source being soy, while progesterone is derived from yams. Therefore, the Bio-identical hormones available from a compounding pharmacy are different from the synthetic ones from pharmaceutical companies.