PROGESTERONE
Progesterone is a gender-neutral gonadal steroid, produced in the ovaries, testes and adrenals. Sharing a similar chemical structure with estrogen, the hormone functions as a precursor for androgens and glucocorticoids. Progesterone delivers diverse benefits for women:
Progesterone is a gender-neutral gonadal steroid, produced in the ovaries, testes and adrenals. Sharing a similar chemical structure with estrogen, the hormone functions as a precursor for androgens and glucocorticoids. Progesterone delivers diverse benefits for women:
- Progesterone uses fat for energy and normalizes blood sugar
- Progesterone restores libido and cell oxygen levels
- Progesterone aids thyroid hormone activity
- Progesterone functions as a natural diuretic
- Progesterone stimulates osteoblasts for bone strength
- Progesterone can produce a tranquil effect and generates feelings of well-being. (lower progesterone levels can augment anxiety and irritability)
- Progesterone determines whether an abundance or scarcity of other hormones exists. As a regulator, it cascades into estrogen, testosterone, DHEA and cortisol.
Reduced progesterone levels can result in more intense PMS or menopausal discomforts. - Progesterone regulates changes during menses and proves vital for maintaining pregnancy, protecting the uterine lining
