Natural Hormones

ESTROGEN

 

Estrogen is the name given to a group of related hormones: estrone, estradiol and estriol. They are important for overall health and wellbeing, with additional benefits of improved muscle tone, libido and healthy skin and hair. Benefits of bio-identical natural estrogen can also include:

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• Reduction in bone loss: helps to reduce the incidence of osteopenia and osteoporosis

• Reduction in menopausal symptoms

• Reduction in loss of collagen

• Slowing down early atherosclerosis

• Improvement of skin and hair condition

• Improvement in urogenital atrophy

• A positive effect on muscle repair

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PROGESTERONE

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Progesterone is often called the ‘happy hormone’ because it can greatly improve a person’s mood and their sense of wellbeing. It is also necessary for male and female hormone balance. Progesterone imbalances may cause infertility, anxiety and irritability. Progesterone is the hormone companion of estrogen; the two work to balance each other during a woman’s cycle. Benefits can also include:

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• Protection against osteoporosis: supporting bone density

• Improvement in premenstrual symptoms (PMS)

• Protection against breast cancer

• Maintaining the lining of the uterus

• Improvement of natural diuretic function

• Promotion of fat burning for energy

• Performance as a natural antidepresent

• Aiding thyroid hormone function

• Normalising blood clotting

 

TESTOSTERONE

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Testosterone is the principle male sex hormone that promotes masculine features in men. It decreases the symptoms of the male menopause and is also a natural anabolic steroid. However, women also produce testosterone and it is very important to many aspects of their health and physiology. In both men and women, testosterone enhances libido, decreases body fat and depression. It also maintains bone density and protects against osteoporosis.

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Benefits of testosterone therapy can also include:

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• Improved mood and energy levels

• Reduction in fat and increased muscle

• Improving your concentration

• Maintaining sleep and feeling more rested

• Maintaining bone density / strength

• Increased performance

 

DHEA

 

Dehydroepiandrosterone (know as DHEA) is an important hormone, not just because of it’s own effects, but also because it is converted by the body into oestrogen, progesterone and testosterone. DHEA is the ‘feel good’ hormone shown to have beneficial effect on mood, libido and the immune system and metabolism. It is the most prolific hormone in the body and starts to decrease from around the age of 30, matching the signs and symptoms of ageing and susceptibility to disease. DHEA increases energy and enhances the feeling of vitality.

Benefits can also include:

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• Improved cognitive function

• Strengthened immune system

• Increased bone mineral density

 

MELATONIN

 

Melatonin induces profound relaxation of muscles and nerves, which makes for better sleep. Melatonin normalises sleep patterns and regulates the deep stage of sleep, which is very important for stimulating the immune system. It also protects against free radicals and is a strong antioxidant. Physical signs of deficiency are poor sleep, excess of muscle tension, circadian rhythm disturbances or an increase in free radical damage

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PREGNENOLONE

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Pregnenolone is a precursor to DHEA and also helps maintain memory and improve cognitive function. As it doesn’t occur naturally in food, the human body generally makes enough pregnenolone to meet your needs, under normal circumstances. However, pregnenolone levels decline with age and supplementation is often beneficial.

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Benefits can include:

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• Reduced fatigue

• Increased energy

• Enhanced memory

• Improved immunity