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Estrogeneration: How Estrogenics Are Making You Fat, Sick, and Infertile
The devastating truth about a class of chemicals called "estrogenics" and how your daily exposures can cause weight-gains, depression, infertility and many other exploding health problems.
In this book, Dr. Anthony G. Jay offers a clear and honest look
In this book, Dr. Anthony G. Jay offers a clear and honest look
296 pages, Hardcover
Published January 26, 2017
About the author
Anthony G. Jay
1 book19 followersAnthony G. Jay, known as "Dr. Jay", is the author of Estrogeneration. Dr. Jay grew up homeschooling in rural Minnesota and then completed a double major in Biology and Theology with minors in Classics and Chemistry from Ave Maria University, Florida. Next, Dr. Jay earned his Ph.D. in Biochemistry from Boston University School of Medicine, researching fats and cholesterol. Today, Dr. Jay leads the
AJ Consulting Company,
where he analyzes DNA to personalize people's diet, training, and health strategies. Dr. Jay also has a weekly YouTube health series called "Chagrin & Tonic" and he is researching stem cells and epigenetics at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.
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February 20, 2020
I'm torn on this one because it was very eye opening on how pervasive and dangerous estrogenics are. My recap if you don't know what they are: chemicals, typically found in plastics, that mimic estrogen hormones and can have harmful effects on the human body like infertility, cancer, etc. I walked away being more aware of things to avoid (parabens in personal care producta, phthalates in lots of things, atrazide-treated-anything, red dye #3 and 40, APEs in soaps, BP and 4-MBC in sunscreens, BPA and BPS in plastic). However, the writing was not as scientific as I wanted? It cited plenty of studies and research, but gave the reader a SUPER BASIC summary, or used justifications like "this chemical name has ____ word in it so it must have these characteristics" or "this paper title means this event is happening." Another telling piece is that I had to borrow a copy of this book through inter-library loan from OHIO because no library closet owned it. I'm not saying its not trust-worthy, but no one owning it is a little concerning. I think more research on my own will be necessary but it was a good start to get thinking about how to recognize these toxic chemicals.
August 10, 2022
Help. This book has both ruined my life and also made it so much better.
November 7, 2021
A must read. But first, wait until you are prepared mentally & financially to make a lot of inconvenient & expensive permanent life-style changes. It can be discouraging if you go into this book unprepared.
January 1, 2018
Scary and fascinating read
Writing style is a bit goofy, but by the end of reading it you will throw out all of the plastic in your house, but an infrared sauna, and stress out over everything you eat.
Writing style is a bit goofy, but by the end of reading it you will throw out all of the plastic in your house, but an infrared sauna, and stress out over everything you eat.
October 12, 2020
Not the best writing, but the information provided is absolutely critical.
October 22, 2020
So, I was familiar with some of the “bad things to avoid” that are mentioned in this book. I however, did not understand the extent of their reach and all the trans generational effects they have. Because that’s a big issue. It’s not just that small plastic things are creating waste or whatnot, but the cumulative poisoning that even polar bears or wild alligators can’t get away from with the global use (and dispersion) of plastics and birth control and pesticides that all add artificial estrogen to the water and air. Plus the other toxic ramifications of things like pesticides. And it’s not just for people in the here and now. Second and third generations bear the consequences: infertility, depression, obesity.
The author writes with a simple style so it’s easy to get though, and none of it seems intimidating. It’s a quick enough read and he does assemble some plans of action for those that are motivated - if not for themselves, then for their children. I would add “and the fate of the human race” but doesn’t it seem like we’re all jaded when it comes to that lately anyway?
All in all, I recommend this read, even if you don’t want to make any changes in your life. His skepticism and lessons in how to read scientific studies so you can make up your own mind is great on its own.
The author writes with a simple style so it’s easy to get though, and none of it seems intimidating. It’s a quick enough read and he does assemble some plans of action for those that are motivated - if not for themselves, then for their children. I would add “and the fate of the human race” but doesn’t it seem like we’re all jaded when it comes to that lately anyway?
All in all, I recommend this read, even if you don’t want to make any changes in your life. His skepticism and lessons in how to read scientific studies so you can make up your own mind is great on its own.
June 17, 2021
This book was extremely eye-opening on the subject on estrogenics and how excessively prevalent they are in everyone’s lives. Dr. Jay did an excellent job identifying the top 10 most common estrogenics, their health effects, and advice on how to combat/avoid them. I will certainly keep my eye out to avoid red food coloring and other estrogenics from now on. I would also like to see more unbiased research done on in this field.
May 23, 2022
The book itself is 3-4 stars, but the subject is a 5-star level of importance.
September 26, 2017
Fun and informative
Its encouraging to see people like Dr. Jay going against the grain and keeping the conversation honest about our health. This was all news to me and I am the better for hearing it. I hope to contribute to an overall change in our country and how we view the harmful effects of estrogenics by avoiding them the best I can. I especially liked the summary at the end. Please do yourself and the USA a favor and read this book!
Its encouraging to see people like Dr. Jay going against the grain and keeping the conversation honest about our health. This was all news to me and I am the better for hearing it. I hope to contribute to an overall change in our country and how we view the harmful effects of estrogenics by avoiding them the best I can. I especially liked the summary at the end. Please do yourself and the USA a favor and read this book!
October 23, 2022
The book is about exposure to estrogen-like particles that we experience daily in our life and impact to our health by the "estrogenic" environment. Unfortunately, the book does not explain any details on the chemistry, pathways and mechanics of the damage. It just states that excessuve exposure is bad. It's not enough for me. Well, it least now I know more about the environmental sources of estrogen.
September 9, 2020
The book is good, if scary. I wish there better options at the end. A lot of the author’s personal life and style come through in the book, maybe too much. This book leans toward simple explanations, but I found some of them too simple. In a book like this I want the extra depth. It’s also repetitive in places to emphasize the point. Less repeat, more depth. But all of this is style.
December 23, 2018
Eye opening info with systemic approach on how to address estrogen problem
Excellent book about worldwide problem that a few know about. Invest your time in it. Well worth it. And written very well with mix of personal and scientific content.
Excellent book about worldwide problem that a few know about. Invest your time in it. Well worth it. And written very well with mix of personal and scientific content.
October 22, 2021
Pretty eye opening stuff. You realize just how much we are ingesting estrogenics. Comes down to eliminating plastics, eating naturally raised, unprocessed food and making sure your water is filtered. Well written and easy read.
March 5, 2018
Tons of information and referencing studies, mixed with some fun personal stories. And i loved the actionable steps to reduce our exposure to estrogens.
May 13, 2024
Very good information. I consider myself informed and still learned from this book, though it is presented as very elementary. The whole book is essentially in preparation of the last chapter as what you can do to avoid artificial estrogen. The why and what are critical for knowledge in how to avoid and motivation to avoid.
February 3, 2024
Highly recommend if you care about your health and your offsprings' health. This book is intended to highlight estrogenic problems for both men and women.
June 30, 2023
The writing style is fun, and the information covered is critical. I have no doubt about the claims and risks outlined in the book, however, I have mixed feelings about the way the findings are presented. And I just don't get the point of the diagrams peppered throughout the book which convey very little information, for me at least. I would've appreciated if the author went into a little more detail in the studies he cited. I love how each chapter starts with a story. Unfortunately the avoidance plans outlined in the book are harder to follow in less developed countries and requires a fair amount of monetary investment, but that just goes to show how pervasive the problem has become.
May 8, 2024
This book was super helpful for my biohacking journey! The author challenges modern science and the government to give an honest take on how estrogen is are effecting us. I will admit parts of this book are hard to keep up with and not everyone will want to know all of the info in here. But regardless the last chapter is something I feel everyone should know and be aware of! Definitely give it a read!
September 15, 2023
I went into reading this book expecting to love it, having appreciated what I would consider similar self-help/biohacker/digestible science books. It came recommended by a few authors I quite like.
However, I couldn’t get past the tone of the book. This is two-fold. First, it was written in a way that tried to be approachable science, but it didn’t work for me. He mixes science with bad puns, real-life stories, and jokes. But a combination of those add-ins feeling forced, but also feeling like I’m being talked at/down to, turned me off. Second, I listened to this on audible, and the narration was so hard to get past mentally. His cadence and vocal tone were terrible to listen to.
I appreciate and believe the message of avoiding these chemicals, and I likely will slightly alter some behaviors. But about a quarter of the way through I felt like I was listening to someone trying to convince me that 5G was bad. It felt biased, dramatized, and borderline exaggerated. I acknowledge that part of this is how ignorant we are as a society (especially the US) toward these chemicals, but my take was that it was over the top.
However, I couldn’t get past the tone of the book. This is two-fold. First, it was written in a way that tried to be approachable science, but it didn’t work for me. He mixes science with bad puns, real-life stories, and jokes. But a combination of those add-ins feeling forced, but also feeling like I’m being talked at/down to, turned me off. Second, I listened to this on audible, and the narration was so hard to get past mentally. His cadence and vocal tone were terrible to listen to.
I appreciate and believe the message of avoiding these chemicals, and I likely will slightly alter some behaviors. But about a quarter of the way through I felt like I was listening to someone trying to convince me that 5G was bad. It felt biased, dramatized, and borderline exaggerated. I acknowledge that part of this is how ignorant we are as a society (especially the US) toward these chemicals, but my take was that it was over the top.
November 25, 2021
This book is awesome! Plus, the educational info on what estrogenic’s to avoid is beyond life changing. Dr. Jay talks about how exercise can expell the estrogenic’s so that you can live a somewhat non-estrogenic life. This book is worth it’s weight in gold and more. I’ve bought a 2nd book as a Christmas gift for my Mother as she’s super interested in this sort of stuff as well.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 20, 2019
Interesting and scary. Worth a read to see what we are up against to be healthy.
June 19, 2019
You will simply look at the world differently after reading this book. Everything you consume going forward will have you rehashing this book. It is a must read.
Life changing.
Life changing.
November 25, 2019
I think this a book more people should read. The chemicals in our environment are having a huge impact on our health and lives and we are the ones who can push for a change.
September 9, 2021
This book is eye-opening and provides an action plan to help avoid the estrogenics described.
March 5, 2020
Revolutionary and illuminating. Scary stuff but clearly shows how impactful and destructive environmental toxins and plastic products can be. A Must read.
September 15, 2020
Very informative
Read this book of you are concerned about your health at all!
Let your doctor know about this health issue.
Read this book of you are concerned about your health at all!
Let your doctor know about this health issue.
August 19, 2022
A book that’ll make you reconsider food, packaging, laws/regulations and the impacts little things have on our health. The book was fascinating and also troubling. Fascinating in the sense that I was naive to a lot more than I originally thought and learned a lot. But also troubling considering the harmful chemicals that are very difficult to avoid for the average person. Most of the chapters were easy to read and pretty basic enough for anyone to understand. I think for a book discussing chemicals, too much depth would have turned this book into a textbook. However if studying some of the topics in the book is a deep interest, there are certainly other options out there that probably go more into the specifics.
In terms of what I took away from the book, I mostly felt a sense of anger that health agencies continue to push aside the best interests of consumers. Towards the end of the book, the author provides Gold, Silver and Bronze level plans for implementing lifestyle changes. It is a section of the book I’ll look back on but also a section that made me more passionate about systematic change. Following his guide is not cheap, it is not convenient and is not possible for many people who don’t have the financial resources. So it’s frustrating that despite scientific evidence and advancements in technology, books like this exist. It’s a necessary read in my opinion.
In terms of what I took away from the book, I mostly felt a sense of anger that health agencies continue to push aside the best interests of consumers. Towards the end of the book, the author provides Gold, Silver and Bronze level plans for implementing lifestyle changes. It is a section of the book I’ll look back on but also a section that made me more passionate about systematic change. Following his guide is not cheap, it is not convenient and is not possible for many people who don’t have the financial resources. So it’s frustrating that despite scientific evidence and advancements in technology, books like this exist. It’s a necessary read in my opinion.
July 4, 2023
Reading this, I just kept thinking about how all of these men use the rhetoric about testosterone and Man boobs in this gross way. Like think of Alex Jones, man knows nothing and needs to sit down.
But Dr. Jay does seem to know a lot and I respect that. Despite that, I'm still going to do more research to understand this topic and contextualize his writing. Given what I know about estrogen thus far, I am fascinated to hear more about his topic. I have some questions about his commentary on testosterone, I found this least compelling but I know very little about testosterone.
A huge problem that I had though was that it was so centered on America. In Europe not all of these things are banned, certainly some of them are. I wonder which ones and if they are labeled differently.
I also appreciated that he discussed how condensed Sesame paste is obviously going to be more estrogenically potent then plain Sesame seeds. That's obvious when you think about it but many people wouldn't have. Sesame seeds are okay. Most foods are okay in moderation. But some foods are considerably worse than others when you look at the whole.
Also crying for my lavender deodorant.
But Dr. Jay does seem to know a lot and I respect that. Despite that, I'm still going to do more research to understand this topic and contextualize his writing. Given what I know about estrogen thus far, I am fascinated to hear more about his topic. I have some questions about his commentary on testosterone, I found this least compelling but I know very little about testosterone.
A huge problem that I had though was that it was so centered on America. In Europe not all of these things are banned, certainly some of them are. I wonder which ones and if they are labeled differently.
I also appreciated that he discussed how condensed Sesame paste is obviously going to be more estrogenically potent then plain Sesame seeds. That's obvious when you think about it but many people wouldn't have. Sesame seeds are okay. Most foods are okay in moderation. But some foods are considerably worse than others when you look at the whole.
Also crying for my lavender deodorant.
September 28, 2022
This book was very eye-opening. I have been avoiding a lot of estrogen causing products over the years but there’s a lot more work I need to do. I didn’t realize grain was such a big source of estrogens, fortunately, I’ve been eating low-carb for the last four years. Now we’ve all heard of round up and as a result, I’ve been trying to avoid that for many years, especially in my own garden. However, I was unaware of atrazine, so appreciated all the information on this. It’s really sad. Corporations have really placed profit over people and the fact that were permanently poisoning ourselves and our planet along with our future generations is really sad. May God forgive us.
October 25, 2022
Facts about dangerous chemicals legal in USA foodchain
Many chemical that US environment and food regulations allow are very harmful to humans. This book is a layman’s level description of a class of these called “estrogenics”. Jay lays out in the simplest terms where these chemicals come from, and what they do to humans and animals. If you are concerned about your health please read this book.
Many chemical that US environment and food regulations allow are very harmful to humans. This book is a layman’s level description of a class of these called “estrogenics”. Jay lays out in the simplest terms where these chemicals come from, and what they do to humans and animals. If you are concerned about your health please read this book.
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