@LisaM
My BO regime which I've added to my HRT regime is BO 1500mg(6caps/day) and PG 240mg(3caps/day) split morning noon and night. Anything less doesn't feel like it's doing much.
These are Swanson Ovarian Glandular and their Pituitary Glandular.

I'm  on 7.5mg  Oestrogel, which is quite high by itself, I didn't want to have the BO cause anything to lose effectiveness by competing with the E but I'm not sure if BO works like that. My stockpile of BO and MG/PG will last me a good 3 months if I'm more moderate with dosage (probably along the lines of 1x PG/MG day and 4x  BO) provided there's no adverse effects of mixing with E

Hi LisaM
As far as I can tell, BO works different to E as I've never found any evidence to say that it does.

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Licorice - Anti-androgenic and activates alpha and beta estrogen receptors and blocks 5-ar - Strong, but take in moderation! 

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Thanks for the awesome thread!  Why does I need to take with moderation?

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Licorice - Anti-androgenic and activates alpha and beta estrogen receptors and blocks 5-ar - Strong, but take in moderation! 

Thanks for the awesome thread!  Why does I need to take with moderation?
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Taking Licorice can increase your blood pressure. Monitor your BP if you take Licorice. There's DGL Licorice which doesn't have the risk of raising BP. And, if someone has diabetes or are overweight I would advise to steer clear of LR. Menia, you fit (and looking great).

DGL licorice root is the safer option, most of the glycyrrhizin is removed. The glycyrrhizin causes edema, high blood pressure, (via aldersterone). DGL Is said to help alleviate fatigue and gastrointestinal issues.

Licorice root is for short term use, (4-6 weeks), though I'd monitor blood pressure. As always, check with a medical professional before beginning new supplements.


Reishi should be standardized, the cost will vary.....you can find polysaccharides standardized from 10 to 30%, triterpenes around zero to  be @ 7-8%. 

Ganoderma lucidum (Lingzhi or Reishi)
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK92757/?report=classic

Honestly I think green tea extract is better because it promotes aromatase in addition to inhibiting DHT. Though caffeine-free GTE is preferable imo.

Green tea blocks type 1 5-alpha-reductase (5AR) too.

What a fantastic resource this is, it is absolutely brilliant. Thank you all so very much, i am in awe of your knowledge. Thanks again!

Just a heads up, Lotus's Project X thread goes way deeper and is fantastic, albeit a heavy read, go check it out with time on your hands. And also read the Topical Cream Protocl thread.

• Thanks so much again Heaven, yes i have been following Lotus’s thread there too ( a lot of reading and learning! ) and the TCP thread is simply wonderful. Omg i am so happy i found this site. Thanks to you again, take care hon x