Hello Everybody!!!!

Here is an update on studies I have been reading:

There are now many studies showing that Natural Progesterone is a "Neuro-protectant" Yes, good old natural progesterone (DIOSGENIN) turns out to protect the brain!!!!!

What does that mean to you and me????

It turns out that Progesterone is a protective agent against Alzheimer’s and Stroke!!! All of us who have been on Natural Progesterone since I first mentioned it back in 1993 on TBN’s “Praise The Lord” program have another thing to Praise God for!!!!!
I have also seen wonderful studies about the use of Natural Progesterone ( Diosgenin) after traumatic brain injury…..the studies show that there is a significant protection of the central nervous system and improvement of functional recovery.
This wonderful hormone has the ability to prevent neuronal loss, reduce brain swelling, and improve brain function in those with traumatic injuries.

Calming Effect of Progesterone…

Studies suggest that Progesterone may suppress territorial aggression during aggressive encounters. Indeed, females treated with physiological concentrations of progesterone were less aggressive than females on placebo. PMS SYMPTOMS COME TO MIND?????

Progesterone and Stress:

Testing on women living in low income stressfull conditions show significantly lower salivary hormonal levels compared to those who live in affluent environments. Also, Progesterone was studied in relation to stress-induced craving and hypothalamic –pituitary-adrenal reactivity. . The high progesterone group showed significantly lower stress-induced cravings, reduced anxiety and lower blood pressure levels compared with the low progesterone group.

So, my prediction that Natural Progesterone would be in every American’s Medicine Cabinet by 2015 looks like it is coming true.

We have entered the graying of America….and Alzheimer’s and Stroke are on the rise….Thank God we have this wonderful natural plant to help us along the aging process…

 

Cordially,

Helen Pensanti M.D.