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Avoid these foods if your estrogen level is high

Written by Editorial Team | Published : July 30, 2019 9:22 AM IST

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Estrogen Level

Increased level of estrogen hormone in your belly during pregnancy can increase your child’s risk of being autistic. Yes, you read it right. A new study published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry has revealed this. Estrogen hormone is naturally produced by your body and it manages your reproductive system. Estrogen is also known to protect your bones and helps your skin heal after an injury. In case of less than required levels of estrogen in your body, you will experience symptoms like hot flashes, vaginal dryness, chills, difficulty sleeping, excessive sweating etc. However, when its level will be high, you will go through bloating, decreased sex drive, mood swings, swelling in your breasts, headaches etc. Its increased levels can potentially lead top blood clot, cancer, birth defects, and dense breast tissue. If you are expecting and the level of this hormone is high in your womb, you should avoid certain foods. Read on to know about them.

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Soy: If you are thinking about switching to an alternative, be careful of soy milk. This is not good either. Experts have linked soy beans and other soy-based goods, such as tofu, tempeh, soy nuts, soy milk and miso, to excessive production of mucus in the body.

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Nuts: They are one of the most filling foods and are recommended to women. But, durng pregnancy, eating nuts can dramatically increase your estrogen level.