AN OVERVIEW OF CHRYSIN CREAM AND SUPPLEMENTS

Chrysin is a naturally occurring flavonoid that is known for its numerous health benefits. It is naturally extracted from a rare plant known as passiflora incarnate, also called passion flower, and can also be found in small proportions in honeycombs, mushrooms as well as Indian trumpet flower. The extract is known to be more powerful than most anti-aromatase drugs on the market today and the chrysin aromatase inhibitor is used by both men and women to treat both high estrogen and low testosterone levels by preventing the conversion of testosterone to estrogen. However, it is poorly absorbed in the bloodstream when taken orally, and therefore most people are opting for the Chrysin cream which is easily absorbed when applied to the skin.

Health Benefits:

Besides regulating testosterone and estrogen levels, chrysin also hinders the suppression of natural killer cells that are known to kill cancer cells that escape into the bloodstream during surgery. The extract also blocks the formation of breast cancer resistance proteins therefore preventing multi-drug resistance in cancer patients who use traditional drugs. It is also used by body builders, especially those who take high doses of androgens, as a supplement. Moreover the extract contains antioxidants that perform vitamin-like activities in the body.

Aromatase Inhibition:

When used in high concentration levels, chrysin is known to be an aromatase inhibitor, but only if applied to the skin externally since orally administered chrysin does not exhibit any clinical activities as an aromatase inhibitor. Its inhibiting effects are making it more popular in body builders as well as athletes.

Dosage and Administration:

Since chrysin is poorly absorbed in the blood stream after oral administration, the chrysin cream is preferred over supplements and has proved to be the most effective. You may start by applying 1 g of the cream daily, which equates to a total daily dose of 100 mg. The absorption may be enhanced by using a cream base as well as penetration enhancers that make absorption through the skin much easier. Creams are also preferred over oral administration since the cream bypasses major stomach organs thus minimizing gastric degradation. Once you have used the cream for six weeks or so, you should go for a hormone test to evaluate your estrogen levels and if there is no change then you can increase the dose.

Side Effects:

Chrysin is a natural extract; therefore, using a usual dosage, no side effects are usually noticed.