Bioidentical refers to the molecular structure of the active ingredient of a product. A product is said to be bioidentical when the molecular structure of the active ingredient is exactly the same as the hormone your body produces.
So, is bioidentical more natural?
No, “natural” is a term that has long been associated with bioidentical products, but it is a misperception. Some bioidentical estrogen products are derived from wild yams which are natural. However, those yams are altered in a lab through a chemical process to create the final product. This is true for yam-derived bioidentical FDA-approved products and bioidentical compounded products alike.
