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The most obvious cause of low estrogen levels in women is menopause<\/a>.<\/p>\nEven during perimenopause, or the period a few years prior to menopause, women will start to see declining estrogen levels.<\/p>\n
However, there are other reasons you can develop suboptimal estrogen levels that women should be aware of, which include:<\/p>\n
\n- Anorexia<\/li>\n
- Premature ovarian failure<\/li>\n
- High-stress levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The Effects of Suboptimal Estrogen on Fitness in Women<\/strong><\/h2>\nMuscle Loss<\/strong><\/h3>\nWhile estrogen is not the anabolic hormone that testosterone is, it does play a role in muscle growth and building muscle mass.<\/p>\n
Studies have shown that estrogen can increase the signaling power of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1)<\/a>.<\/p>\nThis hormone is a major player in muscle synthesis, and its activation enhances muscle growth.<\/p>\n
Weakness<\/h3>\n
Since estrogen aids in muscle synthesis indirectly, low estrogen levels can lead to muscle weakness.<\/p>\n
On top of its muscle-building influence, estrogen also supports the binding of the small contractile proteins in muscles known as actin and myosin<\/a>.<\/p>\nThis produces stronger muscles and increased strength.<\/p>\n
Decreased Muscle Recovery<\/h3>\n
Estrogen also seems to work as an antioxidant in muscle cells.<\/p>\n
This decreases damage and inflammation after a tough workout.<\/p>\n
In addition, estrogen helps speed up the repair of muscle fibers after exercise, which enhances overall body recovery.<\/p>\n
\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tWhat Causes Suboptimal Estrogen?<\/h2>\n
The most obvious cause of low estrogen levels in women is menopause<\/a>.<\/p>\n Even during perimenopause, or the period a few years prior to menopause, women will start to see declining estrogen levels.<\/p>\n However, there are other reasons you can develop suboptimal estrogen levels that women should be aware of, which include:<\/p>\n While estrogen is not the anabolic hormone that testosterone is, it does play a role in muscle growth and building muscle mass.<\/p>\n Studies have shown that estrogen can increase the signaling power of insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1)<\/a>.<\/p>\n This hormone is a major player in muscle synthesis, and its activation enhances muscle growth.<\/p>\n Since estrogen aids in muscle synthesis indirectly, low estrogen levels can lead to muscle weakness.<\/p>\n On top of its muscle-building influence, estrogen also supports the binding of the small contractile proteins in muscles known as actin and myosin<\/a>.<\/p>\n This produces stronger muscles and increased strength.<\/p>\n Estrogen also seems to work as an antioxidant in muscle cells.<\/p>\n This decreases damage and inflammation after a tough workout.<\/p>\n In addition, estrogen helps speed up the repair of muscle fibers after exercise, which enhances overall body recovery.<\/p>\n\n
The Effects of Suboptimal Estrogen on Fitness in Women<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Muscle Loss<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Weakness<\/h3>\n
Decreased Muscle Recovery<\/h3>\n