Natural Hormones
Substances that originate in an organ or gland, in whole or part, and
is
conveyed
through the blood to another part of the body stimulating it
by chemical action to
increase functional activity or to increase
secretion of
another hormone.
They regulate or control vital body functions including growth,
development
and
repair
and maintain the activities of all vital organs
and their specific functions.
7-Keto
the metabolite of DHEA is a natural, non-steroidal molecule
that is produced in the body from DHEA.
This metabolite is chemically different from DHEA and cannot convert back into
DHEA
in the body. Studies indicate that 7-Keto may be useful in promoting weight loss
without the use of stimulants while following an exercise program and healthful
diet.
DHEA
the most abundant steroid produced by the adrenal glands.
It travels to all the cells where it is converted into androgens and estrogens.
These hormones regulate fat and mineral metabolism, energy levels,
endocrine function and reproductive function. DHEA's conversion to these
hormones
is a function of age, sex, and individual biochemistry.
DHEA levels in the body peaks around age 25 and declines steadily.
DHEA 5 mg.
Sublingual
DHEA 10 mg. Capsules
DHEA 25 mg.
Sublingual
DHEA 25 mg. Capsules
DHEA 50 mg.
Capsules
DHEA Plus
Melatonin
a natural hormone that is synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan
by the pineal gland in the back of the brain. In the body, melatonin appears to
regulate sleep/wake cycles, support normal immune function, and protect cells
from free radical damage.
Melatonin is one of the most powerful antioxidants ever discovered.
Melatonin also occurs in small amounts in a variety of foods.
Melatonin 1 mg.
Sublingual
Melatonin 2 mg.
Controlled Release
Melatonin 3 mg.
Sublingual
Melatonin 3 mg.
Capsules
Melatonin 3 mg.
Prolonged Release
Pregnenolone
Called "The Grandmother of all Steroid Hormones"
because all 150 of them, are derived from pregnenolone.
Naturally produced in the mitochondria of the cells by enzymes
that convert cholesterol into pregnenolone. The pineal gland is
primarily
responsible for controlling this entire process.
When the pregnenolone is formed it can take one of two pathways:
Conversion into DHEA or conversion into progesterone, then cortisol and
aldosterone.
It is misleading to think that supplementation with pregnenolone will take
care of
balancing DHEA levels since it may not always go through this
particular pathway.
Research on pregnenolone dates back to the 1940's, beginning
with studies
conducted by Dr. Gregory Pincus and Dr. Hudson Hoaglond which
first established
the safety of properly administered pregnenolone.
It has been linked to immune support,
mood and memory enhancement.
As the body ages,
it produces considerably less steroid hormones, including
pregnenolone.
Pregnenolone 5 mg.
Sublingual
Pregnenolone 25 mg.
Sublingual