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What Every Woman Needs to Know about Natural
Progesterone
Jaynne Nichols
Even if a woman has low estrogen levels, she can still be subject
to the effects of estrogen dominance if her progesterone levels
are extremely low. Dr. John R. Lee
Are you perimenopausal, postmenopausal, or experience PMS? No
matter where you are, real USP Progesterone is a necessary,
simple and an all-natural treatment that can improve your quality
of life especially when you suffer from.....
* Hot flashes
* Mood swings
* Weight gain
* Night sweats
* Bloating
* Headaches
* Loss of energy/sex drive
* Uterine fibroids
* Hypoglycemia
* Endometriosis
* Fatigue
* Irritability
Progesterone, a highly fat soluble and essential hormone created
by our body naturally when the body metabolizes the "mother of
all hormones," pregnenolone.
Pregnenolone is the precursor for corticosterone, testosterone,
estrogen progesterone, DHEA, cortisol and aldosterone both in men
and in women.
Look at the research that was done over the years (and is still
going on around the world):
-dePeretti et.al, Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and
Metabolism, 1983
-Roberts, E. "Pregnelonone - From Selye to Alzheimer and a Model
of the Pregnenolone Sulfate Binding Site on the GABA Receptor:,
Biochemical Pharmacology, Vol 49., No. 1,1-16, 1995
-Ray Sahelian, M.D. (www.raysahelian.com/pregnenolone.html)
-William Regelson, M. D. and Carol Colman, The super Hormone
Promise: Nature's Antidote to Aging, Pocket Books, 1996
-Victory Dolby, Pregnonolone: A natural hormone to increase
energy levels, mental acuity, immune system function and
alleviate arthritis and stress
-and many others
The question for both genders is: 'how much progesterone is your
body producing to help keep you hormonally balanced.'
The key word here is "balance." As we get older we tend to
produce less and less progesterone for a variety of reasons, such
as menopause, creating a hormone imbalance that can affect us in
many ways.
There is a big difference between pharmacological versus
physiological doses of a hormone.
Pharmacological doses are super physiological that involve taking
large quantities of an active ingredient. These doses exceed
level found naturally in the human body and promote abnormal
actions and imbalances.
Physiological doses are merely a replacement designed not to
exceed normal levels.
In the case of pregnenolone, less than 50mg a day may constitute
a good physiological dose. In fact many people have obtained
excellent results with much less (15-20 mg per day).
With DHEA, 25 - 50 mgs are recommend for women; 50 to 100 mgs for
men per day. For those taking progesterone, 20 mg a day is
sufficient. If you are over 50 years of age, you may require
slightly more, while those younger may require slightly less.
Why do we need to supplement with a hormone?
A rapidly growing cause of progesterone loss is environmental
pollutants. Research has proven that this dramatic rise in the
use of chemicals and pesticides is largely responsible for a
critical rise in the growing number of illness and disease today.
Over 51 chemicals, in fact, have been identified as "hormone
disruptors." Approximately 2 billion tons of pesticides as well
as billions of tons of industrial chemicals are used annually the
world over.
Why does my Doctor not know about Natural Progesterone?
For years women have been subjected to Hormone Replacement
Therapy (HRT), using synthetic hormones (like Diosgenin) to
balance and ease the symptoms of menopause. These synthetics,
prescribed to millions of women to ease immediate symptoms of
menopause, prevent osteoporosis and heart disease; have now been
found to actually increase the risk of heart disease, cancer and
blood clots.
The primary reason so few studies have been performed on natural
progesterone is lack of financial interest.
Pharmaceutical companies will not spend research, development or
marketing money on a product they cannot patent, and no one can
patent Progesterone; it's a naturally occurring hormone in the
body.
Research of Natural Progesterone and its findings
Dr. John R. Lee, a renowned expert and leader in the field of
research advocating the use of natural progesterone, was asked
why doctors don't use or prescribe natural progesterone. His
answer: "… it is not favored by the medical-industry complex."
Dr. Lee was the first doctor to question the use of hormone
replacement therapy (HRT), and was heavily criticized for it.
According to Dr. Lee only natural USP progesterone has a
molecular structure identical to the progesterone produced by the
human body. He stated, "Synthetic hormones don't work as
predicted and, worse, they pose a health threat to women."
After the infamous HRT "Nurses Study" was stopped due to numerous
and dangerous side effects, including heart attacks, strokes and
cancer, Dr. Lee's work was finally brought to light and taken
seriously.
What are your Progesterone Options?
If you are unsure if your progesterone levels are too low (or in
rare cases, too high), we recommend that you discuss testing your
levels with your doctor.
One of the best home tests for evaluating levels of these
hormones is a saliva test. Aeron Life Cycles provides accurate
and convenient saliva tests for both consumers and the medical
profession.
Protein Hormones vs. Steroid Hormones
Protein hormones are produced by glands like the hypothalamus,
pituitary and thyroid. Such hormones include growth hormone and
thyroxin. Supplies of these hormones are stored within the gland
and released as needed.
Steroid hormones are made from cholesterol and include
pregnenolone, progesterone, DHEA, and estrogen. These hormones
are not stored; they are produced on an as-needed basis.
While conventional creams allow only 30% of their active
ingredients to permeate the skin, the Natural Balance Plus Creme
(http://www.naturalbalanceplus.us), a high-quality,
all-vegetarian skin crème, supplies progesterone to counter
estrogen dominance or maintain nerve myelin in areas of
inflammation, through the application of an all-natural crème
containing ingredients of the highest standard.
Research has shown that natural progesterone creme best works
when using a 5-day rotation schedule. Result will vary anywhere
from 3 days to 3 months before you see any changes depending on
your body type.
Jaynne has always been interested in health issues. Her latest
article deals with progesterone. Previous articles covered issues
like add/adhd, cancer, backpain. Read all articles here at ezine
articles.
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