(01-08-2014, 05:45 PM)Lotus Wrote:

(01-08-2014, 04:43 PM)AlexisM Wrote: Lotus,
A few posts back you said "try to cut all caffeine." What's the basis for this statement? Personal experience, advice, a study or something else. Being a big coffee drinker this issue is of interest.

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Hi Alexis,

I've gone back and forth on coffee (it's a phytoestrogen), I'll list a couple links that should help. I also have more technical info and info that contradicts that info, yes lol confusing. So this is both from experience and studies (I love coffee too) however once I cut back and eventually eliminated caffeine (which effects aromatase) I saw the shape change for the better. I will say I think that caffeine stresses the adrenals which restricts blood flow and also constricts growth. (Coffee effects iron absorption too).

How Does Caffeine Affect Estrogen Levels?
http://www.livestrong.com/article/503844-how-does-caffeine-affect-estrogen-levels/

Can Caffeine Cause a Hormonal Imbalance?
http://www.livestrong.com/article/542121-can-caffeine-cause-a-hormonal-imbalance/

Coffee depletes magnesium
http://www.livestrong.com/article/447467-can-coffee-deplete-magnesium/


Ps. I'll try to post more later, (short on time)