Just Ask Terry

Terry is happy to provide his opinion on diet and nutrition, supplements and lifestyle choices. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not meant to replace the advice of your physician and is not to be considered medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Should you have any concerns please contact your physician directly.

Q. Hi Terry, “First of all I would like to thank you for the wealth of info shared last night at your public event. The line was so long that I decided to ask my question on your website. I need your opinion on bio-identical hormones (I am postmenopausal). Also, how should DHEA be taken, transdermal on the skin or orally? Thanks Terry. Sorry to ask so many questions, but I really need some help here. God bless and I hope He expands your reach to help even more people.” —Vanessa C., Mequon, WI A. Dear Vanessa, Bio-identical hormones are exactly what they claim to be – those identical to what your body would produce. Your body will metabolize these bio-identical hormones exactly the same way that your body would metabolize its own hormones, so you can expect them to work in the same manner. Bio-identical hormones are natural and not synthetic, and in my opinion, the only healthy hormone replacement out there for postmenopausal women. Regarding your question on DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), I prefer DHEA to be taken orally as I have used this route exclusively and found extremely satisfying results. DHEA is a wonderful hormone that can act as a building block for other hormones. If you are a little low in testosterone, your body can convert DHEA to this hormone. If you are low in estradiol (a form of estrogen) it can convert into this hormone. Additionally, DHEA itself is quite useful and plays a huge role in cancer prevention, and helps prevent bone and memory loss as well. Unfortunately, as we age, DHEA production drops significantly. Restoring DHEA to more youthful levels can produce excellent health results. Healthy regards! Terry . . . Naturally