Tag: Hormone receptors

Lignans are known phytoestrogens, plant compounds that can mimic the effects of human estrogen. The question of whether lignans block estrogen is complex, as their effect is not a simple inhibition but rather a nuanced modulating action depending on the body's existing hormonal environment.

According to one review, exposure to persistent environmental toxins can impair receptor function and affect hormone signaling. Understanding the ingredients in receptor detox supplements reveals how they are formulated to support the body's natural processes for clearing compounds that interfere with cellular communication.