Bone Density. Guide. A bone density test measures the density of minerals (such as calcium) in your bones using a special X-ray. This information is used to estimate the strength of your bones. We all lose some bone mass as we age.
On most lists of products containing estrogen, animal products like milk and beef are at the very bottom. Milk, for example, is said to provide 1.2 micrograms of estrogen per 100 grams.
A diet rich in phytonutrients is also thought to be protective. Phytoestrogens, for example, are natural, plant-based substances found in soybeans, licorice, yams, alfalfa and lots of other foods that are thought to bind to estrogen cell receptors and protect them from accepting the more damaging xenoestrogens.