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Dr. Julian Whitaker, publisher of the Health and Healing newsletter, says that estriol’s anti-cancer effect is thought to be due to its anti-estrone characteristics. It apparently blocks the stimulatory effect of estrone on the breast. A Taiwan study concluded that estriol was very effective in the improvement of major subjective climacteric complaints in 86% of patients, especially hot flash and insomnia within three months. They also found that used intra-vaginally, estriol’s strong vaginotropic effect is thought to be the estrogen most beneficial to the vagina, cervix, and vulva. In cases of postmenopausal vaginal dryness and atrophy, estriol can decrease the incidence of urinary tract inf ections in postmenopausal women. Japanese researchers found that estriol at 2 mg/ day was effective in decreas- grams calcium lactate only. BMD was significantly reduced at the end of the study period in the calcium-only group, while the estriol plus- calcium group demonstrated a 1.66 percent increase in BMD. We at TexasStar Pharmacy are committed to your health and wellbeing and are always open to help educate our patients and work with our local physicians. We have a certified clinical nutritionist on staff and all of our staff members are happy to help you. ing total cholesterol and triglycerides, and increasing HDL levels in elderly women (age 70-84). Another Japanese study found an increase in BMD (bone density) following estriol treatment. Seventeen women 10 years postmenopausal were given 2 mg/day estriol and 2 gm/day calcium lactate for one year. They were compared to a group of nine women who received 2 If you have any concerns about your health, please, call us at 972-519-8475 for store #1 on 3033 W. Parker Rd., Suite #100 or at 214-291-5087 for store #2 on 5425 W. Spring Creek Pkwy., Suite #190 and make an appointment to visit with our specialized staff. We are here to help you. www.texasstarpharmacy.com EXAS S T H A R M ATAR P CY Real Pharmacy Real Care Real People Dr. Donna S. Barsky www.texasstarpharmacy.com [email protected] R. Ph., D. Ph. Doctor of Pharmacy, Owner TexasStar 3033 West Parker Rd., Suite 100 N.E. Corner of Parker and Independence Plano, Texas 75023 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] TexasStar II 5425 W. Springcreek Pkwy, Suite 190 Inside Legacy Medical Village Plano, Texas 75024 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone] Collin County Living Well Magazine • Winter 2013 19