The Purpose Of Your Primary Sex Hormones

Hormones are an integral part of your body's natural system. These naturally-occurring chemicals serve several important functions and impact multiple different aspects of your physical well-being, including energy levels, muscle and bone tissue, and sexual maturation. This week, the Lime in the Coconut Compounding Pharmacy is here to take a closer look at your primary sex hormones and some of the different purposes they serve.

Estrogen

There are actually three different types of estrogen, and they all serve slightly different functions. In general, estrogen deals primarily with fetal development as well as the development and regulation of women's secondary sex characteristics. Estrogen also plays a significant role in regulating women's menstrual cycles. In men, estrogen helps maintain their libidos and sperm production.

Testosterone

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Contrary to popular belief, testosterone plays an equally important role in women as it does in men. Testosterone impacts the male reproductive development process and men's secondary sex characteristics, but that's not all it does. It also helps dilate arteries in the heart and reinforce the integrity of cell walls in the brain.

Progesterone

Progesterone plays a crucial role in the regulating menstrual cycles and pregnancy. Progesterone is responsible for causing the uterine lining to thicken each month in preparation for a potential fetus and regulating the resulting pregnancy, should it occur. Additionally, progesterone serves to enhance bone mineral density, reduce anxiety levels, improve sleep quality, and balance estrogen levels.

DHEA

Dehydroepiandrosterone (or "DHEA" for short) serves as a precursor to other sex hormones. For example, this means that, given time, DHEA will actually be converted into testosterone. Among many other benefits, DHEA serves to regulate sex drive and improve immune function. Unlike the other sex hormones, DHEA supplements are available without a prescription. Pick up yours at the Lime in the Coconut Specialty Compounding Pharmacy today.

Ask Us How BHRT May Be Able To Help You!

Our hormone levels fluctuate as we age, and our bodies sometimes have difficulty functioning as they did before. Fortunately, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy can help regulate your hormone levels. At our Lake of the Ozarks compounding pharmacy, we specialize in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT). Because they have the same chemical and molecular structure as the body's natural hormones, bioidentical hormones are easier on the body and cause fewer side effects. 

If you would like more information about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy at the Lake of the Ozarks, please contact our Missouri compounding pharmacist. We would be happy to assist you in any way we can!

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What Should Everyone Age 35+ Be Taking?

"Aging is not lost youth, but a new stage of opportunity and strength." - Betty Friedan

Aging is a natural process that every single one of us will go through. As we age, however, our bodies begin to need a little extra help here and there to maintain optimum health. At the Lime in the Coconut Compounding Pharmacy, we specialize in helping both women and men gracefully navigate our bodies' natural aging processes. For those of you over the age of thirty-five, here is a quick look at some of the supplements we recommend you take in order to keep your body healthy and well.

5 Supplements For Everyone Age 35+

1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Having proper levels of omega-3 fatty acids is very important for us to maintain healthy metabolisms. Common natural sources of omega-3 fatty acids include walnuts, flaxseed oil, fish oil, and egg oil. Omega-3 fatty acids can also be taken as an oral supplement (we recommend Orthomega).

2. Probiotic
Not all bacteria are harmful - in fact, some bacterial are essential for maintaining proper health. They help with digestion, boost your immune system, and several other things. Probiotics can be found naturally in fermented foods such as sauerkraut and kimchi, or they can be taken as a supplement. AT the Lime, we are strong believers in Ortho Biotic's probiotic supplements!

3. Multivitamin or Mineral Supplement
Multivitamins serve as a great way to improve your overall health. For most of us, our diets don't contain all of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need to be healthy, and a multivitamin can help fill in the gaps. If you are looking for an oral supplement, our compounding pharmacist at the Lake of the Ozarks recommends Alpha Base by Ortho Molecular. If you want an alternative to an oral supplement, our wellness IVs at the Lake of the Ozarks could be a great solution.

4. Vitamin D
Vitamin D plays a lot of different roles in the body, including the reduction of inflammation, the prevention of osteoporosis and arthritis, the regulation of blood pressure, and many other important factors. Shockingly, experts estimate approximately 75% of people in the U.S. are deficient in vitamin D. Our skin absorbs vitamin D from sunlight, but the amount that we absorb naturally isn't enough. Health experts recommend taking 5,000 units of vitamin D per day; we have supplements that can help ensure you reach this goal.

5. Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Our hormone levels fluctuate as we age, especially for women. Maintaining proper hormone levels is incredibly important for our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. We recommend testing your hormone levels and supplementing with bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) as necessary. As a specialty compounding pharmacy at the Lake of the Ozarks, we work frequently with BHRT. If you have any questions about it at all, please don't hesitate to reach out to us!

Find Your Supplements At The Lime!

Helping our clients lead healthier lives is our #1 priority. If you have questions about these supplements or any other aspect of your physical health, we hope you'll stop by and see us at our Lake of the Ozarks pharmacy. We are open from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM (Monday-Thursday), so stop by and see us on your way to or from work. We'll be here!

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What Is Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?

Last week, we took an in-depth, real-life look at what compounded medication is and how it can improve your health. This week, we want to look specifically at a particularly unique type of compounded medication: bioidentical hormones.

What Are Bioidentical Hormones?

To put it simply, bioidentical hormones are manufactured hormones that, on a chemical and molecular level, are identical to the hormones found naturally in men and women's bodies. Thanks to this matching structure, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy is easier on the body and causes fewer side-effects than its artificial counterparts. At our Lake of the Ozarks compounding pharmacy, we work frequently with bioidentical sex hormones (estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone) as well as many other types of hormones, including DHEA and pregnenolone.

When Would You Take Bioidentical Hormones?

At many different times in our lives (and for any number of reasons) the hormone levels in men and women's bodies can become imbalanced. When our hormone levels are off balance, we can experience any number of undesirable symptoms:

• Fatigue
• Decreased Sex Drive
• Irregular Menstrual Cycles
• Weight Changes
• Low Stress Tolerance
• Vaginal Dryness
• Yeast Infections
• Depression

Unfortunately, this list barely scratches the surface of all the side effects than can result from having imbalanced hormones. Equally unfortunately, many of the traditional hormone replacement therapies cause just so many side effects that they may be more trouble than they are worth.

Since these sex hormones have the power to cause so many potential issues, then, it is crucial that you get your levels tested periodically to make sure you are maintaining a proper balance. If you discover that your hormone levels are imbalanced, it is important to seek help from an experienced compounding pharmacist.

Can The Lime In The Coconut Pharmacy Help With Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy?

In a word - yes! Absolutely. Our compounding pharmacy in central Missouri has spent several years compounding bioidentical hormones for our patients, and we are delighted to report that many of our patients have enjoyed wonderful benefits from their treatments. Our compounding pharmacist at the Lake of the Ozarks will hold an initial consultation with you to get started, after which you will receive a saliva test kit to take home with you. Once we receive your test results, we will contact your physician for a prescription so we can compound the medication for you.

Each individual is unique, and we firmly believe that the their medication should be as well. We compound each patient's medication specifically for them in order to best meet their individual needs. Depending your lifestyle and preference, we can deliver your dosage in a variety of different forms, including lozenges, sublingual tablets, topical creams, and suppositories.

Give Us A Call To Get Started!

If you would like to learn more about bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, set up a consultation with our pharmacist, or get more information about compounding in general, call The Lime In The Coconut Specialty Compounding Pharmacy at 573-964-6786. We are excited to work with you!

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Monday-Thursday

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