Hormones

Hormones are chemical messengers derived from proteins, amino acids and cholesterol. Hormones are responsible for the amazing growth spurt from birth through adolescence, for the roller coaster years of puberty and for sexual desire and reproduction. They are critical for day-to-day energy and for your metabolism to function normally.

The word hormone comes from the Greek word meaning to excite.  Hormones are produced by a various number of glands. These glands include the hypothalamus, pituitary, pineal, thymus, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, ovaries and testes. The endocrine glands secrete hormones into your bloodstream where they are carried to specific receptor sites in other parts of the body. These hormones serve as powerful messengers from your brain, telling the internal organs how to function.

Two endocrine glands, both located in the brain, serve as important regulators of complex hormonal messages traveling to the rest of the body. The first is the hypothalamus.  This walnut-sized gland is considered the master hormone gland because it is the central link between the brain and the endocrine system.  It controls many of your basic instincts, such as thirst, hunger and sex drive.  The pituitary gland, a pea-sized gland at the base of the brain, acts as a liaison between the hypothalamus and the other endocrine glands throughout the body.  The pituitary gland helps to translate messages the hypothalamus is sending.

Bioidentical hormones, sometimes referred to as natural hormones, are molecularly (biochemically) identical to the hormones made in your body.  However, nothing ever completely mimicks the body and as you all know everyone is different.  These include estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, DHEA and cortisol. Bioidentical hormones are manufactured in a lab and are available by prescription through a compounding pharmacy. Bioidentical hormones are derived from natural sources such as the wild yam.

Synthetic hormones such as Prempro, Estratest, Provera and Premarin are not identical to human hormones. They are not identical in either structure or activity to the natural hormones that they emulate. Hormones work like a key in a lock. Bioidentical hormones are the keys that fit the lock perfectly and are able to unlock the lock.

European medical studies suggest that bioidentical hormones are safer than synthetic versions. Long-term studies regarding the safety of bioidentical hormones have not been completed. Each individual patient needs to consider the benefits along with the risks of any type of hormonal therapy.

There is however another route to take and that is the use of Chinese herbs. As a master herbalist and connoisseur of herbs on a daily basis, I highly recommend this alternative at first. Call now to set up an appointment with Dr. Jennings to unleash your new energetic future.

Natural Pregnenolone - Anti-Aging Super Hormone

Pregnenolone is now available as a nutritional supplement derived from natural yam concentrate-- another exciting breakthrough in anti-aging. Your body naturally produces large amounts of this hormone, yet due to stress and other factors, you may not be producing enough. It is made from cholesterol under the influence of thyroid hormone and vitamin A.

Why is Pregnenolone So Famous?

• Precursor to all steroidal hormones
  
• Provides significant help for depression and anxiety
• Helps improve resistance to stress, adrenal exhaustion and fatigue
• Helps enhance nerve transmission and memory
• Helps relieve arthritis via repair of the myelin sheath
• Helps restore firmness to slack skin

The "King of the Hill"

Pregnenolone is called "The King of the Hill" because it is the first steroid hormone produced from cholesterol and sits in the key position (on top of the "hill") to be made into any of the other steroid hormones, such as DHEA, progesterone, the estrogens (three types, estrone, estradiol, estroil), testosterone, the corticosteroids and aldosterone.

       

The Steroid Flow Chart shows that the starter molecule, pregnenolone, can be converted into ANY of the other hormones shown. The flow progresses downward only; for example, DHEA is a precursor in the pathway leading to testosterone, but not to progesterone or the corticosteroids. Without a sufficient amount of the "King of the Hill," pregnenolone, these hormone pathways will suffer. Consequently, insufficient or excessive amounts of certain hormones will be produced.

Pregnenolone is a direct precursor to DHEA. It may enhance DHEA's activity and can be taken together with it. But unlike DHEA, which converts to estrogen (all 3 types) and testosterone, pregnenolone is converted directly to progesterone. Therefore, it is often an excellent choice for estrogen-sensitive women or testosterone-sensitive men (such as those with a history or risk of prostate cancer).

Stress, Fatigue and Depression
Because pregnenolone is the "King of the Hill" and can be converted to other hormones, research shows that it can help greatly improve our resistance to stress and adrenal exhaustion - often at the core of aging and chronic disease. Pregnenolone can be converted into badly needed adrenal hormones which are often low due to stress and fatigue. Pregnenolone was used in one study of Army pilots to study the effects of fatigue. By simply taking oral pregnenalone, the pilots showed dramatic decreases in fatigue, even under exhaustive conditions. Other studies show that pregnenolone functions as a neurohormone in the body. It has been shown to significantly help in balancing moods and emotions, such as depression, anxiety and irritability.

Memory Improvement

Another exciting area in pregnenolone research is its memory-enhancing ability. Studies have shown pregnenolone to be hundreds of times more powerful than other memory-enhancing substances. As a neurohormone, pregnenolone has a powerful effect on improving transmission of nerve impulses which may enhance memory relay pathways. The effect of pregnenolone on Alzheimer's Disease is currently being studied by Dr. Bruce Miller, a neurologist at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.

Boosting Poor Hormone Levels
Another study at John Hopkins University found that a males learning ability varies according the his blood testosterone levels. Men with lower testosterone levels had more trouble remembering certain tasks. This study supports other studies that relate hormonal influences to learning and developmental differences between the sexes. Natural yam-derived pregnenolone may be a promising boost to those with poor hormone levels, including low testosterone, since it is a precursor to testosterone via the progesterone and DHEA pathways.

Arthritis, Spinal Cord Injuries and Multiple Sclerosis
In the past, pregnenolone was widely used in arthritis treatment, because it had no side effects and could be naturally converted into internal corticosteroids, a class of steroids known to reduce inflammation so common to arthritis. Secondly, further studies show that pregnenolone may aid in repairing the myelin sheath on nerves, as seen in multiple sclerosis. Thirdly, in a recent study, pregnenolone was shown to dramatically improve spinal cord injuries, even reversing paralysis if given shortly after the injury.

Firmer Skin
Research has shown that fiber cells, which are a major component of skin, contain the same contractile materials contained in muscles. Pregnenolone may allow skin cells to contract, restoring firmness to slack skin. Many report general firmness to the facial skin after taking oral pregnenolone. It has also been able to quickly cause other rapid anatomical changes which may be from eliminating edema (water retention)

Ingredients:

U.S.P. Grade Pregnenolone (100 mg) (derived from natural wild yam)

Other Ingredients: 100% solvent-free, excipient-free vegetable capsules. No magnesium stearate (a toxic excipient), corn, milk, soy, salt, sugar, wheat, artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, binders, glues or other toxic tagalongs as found in tablets and gelatin capsules. Store in a cool, dry place.

Violite™ Protected: Patent-pending dark violet-colored, #2 HDPE nontoxic plastic bottle engineered to block light between 450-720 nm, the range at which damage to nutrients occurs. Nitrogen flushed to protect freshness and prevent oxidation.

 

Recommended Use:

 

Adults: Take 1 capsule daily. After one week, you may increase to 2 or 3 capsules a day.

Natural Pregnenolone - Anti-Aging Super Hormone

Pregnenolone is now available as a nutritional supplement derived from natural yam concentrate-- another exciting breakthrough in anti-aging. Your body naturally produces large amounts of this hormone, yet due to stress and other factors, you may not be producing enough. It is made from cholesterol under the influence of thyroid hormone and vitamin A.

Why is Pregnenolone So Famous?

• Precursor to all steroidal hormones
  
• Provides significant help for depression and anxiety
• Helps improve resistance to stress, adrenal exhaustion and fatigue
• Helps enhance nerve transmission and memory
• Helps relieve arthritis via repair of the myelin sheath
• Helps restore firmness to slack skin

The "King of the Hill"

Pregnenolone is called "The King of the Hill" because it is the first steroid hormone produced from cholesterol and sits in the key position (on top of the "hill") to be made into any of the other steroid hormones, such as DHEA, progesterone, the estrogens (three types, estrone, estradiol, estroil), testosterone, the corticosteroids and aldosterone.

       

The Steroid Flow Chart shows that the starter molecule, pregnenolone, can be converted into ANY of the other hormones shown. The flow progresses downward only; for example, DHEA is a precursor in the pathway leading to testosterone, but not to progesterone or the corticosteroids. Without a sufficient amount of the "King of the Hill," pregnenolone, these hormone pathways will suffer. Consequently, insufficient or excessive amounts of certain hormones will be produced.

Pregnenolone is a direct precursor to DHEA. It may enhance DHEA's activity and can be taken together with it. But unlike DHEA, which converts to estrogen (all 3 types) and testosterone, pregnenolone is converted directly to progesterone. Therefore, it is often an excellent choice for estrogen-sensitive women or testosterone-sensitive men (such as those with a history or risk of prostate cancer).

Stress, Fatigue and Depression
Because pregnenolone is the "King of the Hill" and can be converted to other hormones, research shows that it can help greatly improve our resistance to stress and adrenal exhaustion - often at the core of aging and chronic disease. Pregnenolone can be converted into badly needed adrenal hormones which are often low due to stress and fatigue. Pregnenolone was used in one study of Army pilots to study the effects of fatigue. By simply taking oral pregnenalone, the pilots showed dramatic decreases in fatigue, even under exhaustive conditions. Other studies show that pregnenolone functions as a neurohormone in the body. It has been shown to significantly help in balancing moods and emotions, such as depression, anxiety and irritability.

Memory Improvement

Another exciting area in pregnenolone research is its memory-enhancing ability. Studies have shown pregnenolone to be hundreds of times more powerful than other memory-enhancing substances. As a neurohormone, pregnenolone has a powerful effect on improving transmission of nerve impulses which may enhance memory relay pathways. The effect of pregnenolone on Alzheimer's Disease is currently being studied by Dr. Bruce Miller, a neurologist at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA.

Boosting Poor Hormone Levels
Another study at John Hopkins University found that a males learning ability varies according the his blood testosterone levels. Men with lower testosterone levels had more trouble remembering certain tasks. This study supports other studies that relate hormonal influences to learning and developmental differences between the sexes. Natural yam-derived pregnenolone may be a promising boost to those with poor hormone levels, including low testosterone, since it is a precursor to testosterone via the progesterone and DHEA pathways.

Arthritis, Spinal Cord Injuries and Multiple Sclerosis
In the past, pregnenolone was widely used in arthritis treatment, because it had no side effects and could be naturally converted into internal corticosteroids, a class of steroids known to reduce inflammation so common to arthritis. Secondly, further studies show that pregnenolone may aid in repairing the myelin sheath on nerves, as seen in multiple sclerosis. Thirdly, in a recent study, pregnenolone was shown to dramatically improve spinal cord injuries, even reversing paralysis if given shortly after the injury.

Firmer Skin
Research has shown that fiber cells, which are a major component of skin, contain the same contractile materials contained in muscles. Pregnenolone may allow skin cells to contract, restoring firmness to slack skin. Many report general firmness to the facial skin after taking oral pregnenolone. It has also been able to quickly cause other rapid anatomical changes which may be from eliminating edema (water retention)

Ingredients:

U.S.P. Grade Pregnenolone (100 mg) (derived from natural wild yam)

Other Ingredients: 100% solvent-free, excipient-free vegetable capsules. No magnesium stearate (a toxic excipient), corn, milk, soy, salt, sugar, wheat, artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, binders, glues or other toxic tagalongs as found in tablets and gelatin capsules. Store in a cool, dry place.

Violite™ Protected: Patent-pending dark violet-colored, #2 HDPE nontoxic plastic bottle engineered to block light between 450-720 nm, the range at which damage to nutrients occurs. Nitrogen flushed to protect freshness and prevent oxidation.

 

Recommended Use:

 

Adults: Take 1 capsule daily. After one week, you may increase to 2 or 3 capsules a day.