THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT HORMONES FOR THE BRAIN…Progesterone is produced by both the ovum released by the ovaries and the adrenal gland. And of course, in men the adrenals are the only source. Progesterone gets converted to a compound called allopregnanolone, which is a neurosteroid. The compound is incredibly protective to the brain, calming it and preventing depression and seizures and migraines. So, if we are stressed (wiping out our adrenals) or are prediabetic (which destroys the ovary’s ability to release a healthy egg) our progresterone levels will be low and we will not have the same ability to protect our brain. In this particular animal study, we see that low levels of allopregnanolone contribute to both sleep problems and cognitive decline, likely another consequence of our poor quality lifestyles. Read More…
Do you know Which Hormone is Most Important for the Brain?
James Bogash
For more than a decade, Dr. Bogash has stayed current with the medical literature as it relates to physiology, disease prevention and disease management. He uses his knowledge to educate patients, the community and cyberspace on the best way to avoid and / or manage chronic diseases using lifestyle and targeted supplementation.
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