Thursday, August 7, 2014

Using Progesterone Cream For Men

By Annabelle Holman


It's not only women who suffer from hormone imbalance or deficiency. Men also can be short on these important regulators of important bodily functions. While there are many supplemental products designed for women, there are fewer for men. However, progesterone cream for men is one supplement which is backed by a lot of research showing that the need is real and hormone replacement effective.

Progesterone is a steroid hormone produced by various parts of the body. Research shows that a large amount is produced by the ovaries, but it's also a product of the adrenal glands, of nerve tissue, and of fat cells. It's involved in many bodily processes, especially in the production of sex hormones and corticosteroids, which are released into the bloodstream when inflammation is detected. The corticosteroids are pain killers and infection fighters in the body.

As we get older, our natural production of hormones of many types declines. Furthermore, the stress of modern life and the toxins rampant in our environment can suppress hormonal production. A poor diet is another reason why many people suffer from a lack of these vital substances that control bodily functions.

Men get most of their progesterone from the adrenal glands. These tiny glands regulate all sorts of processes, including energy production, mental alertness, memory, and reaction to crisis situations. They also influence the immune system.

The adrenals are naturally stimulated by everyday life and its demands, but they are also artificially stimulated by painkillers like aspirin. If they become exhausted, normal life becomes almost impossible. Even if the condition is not medically acute, people will suffer from fatigue, inability to focus on routine tasks or concentrate, memory loss, irritability, and sleep disruption.

Men can experience decreased sex drive, hair loss, weight gain, and high blood pressure when their hormone levels are low. A lot of these things are considered a normal part of aging, but today more than ever people want to feel and look younger longer. Hormone replacement can mean a better quality of life during the years when most of us are retired and ready to enjoy ourselves.

Blood tests can pinpoint low hormone levels, but many people simply assess their own health and decide to try a bio-identical cream, lotion, or pill. Plants have phytoestrogens (estrogen-like substances) and progesterone-like elements that can give the body what it needs to feel better, fend off disease, and generally slow down the aging process. One plant that holds great promise for men is Saw Palmetto.

Companies make creams and lotions for those who want to be sure their systems have adequate progesterone. Some products come with pumps that provide a pre-measured amount, enough for a daily dose. This makes it very easy for the consumer to get the recommended amount. It appears that 10 milligrams of the hormone is an effective supplementary dose. As always, make sure your supplements come from a reputable supplier. Just because a product is on the market does not mean it's safe or effective.




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