*Over the Counter Hormones

Hormones
Prescription Hormones

The statements made here are backed by scientific research. However, it must be remembered that many of the following statements do not have FDA approval, nor do they necessarily have the support of a consensus of physicians.
Sometimes what we buy in the store is not always what we were expecting. This is especially true for supplements which are not FDA inspected nor tested for quality or potency. It pays to stick to major reputable brands. A great resource to check on the quality of the supplements that you are buying is: http://www.consumerlab.com They independently test samples off of the shelf, not samples submitted by the manufacturer. Unfortunately, their data base is in the early stage of development, but growing all the time. There is a caveat, however. If a brands fails their testing they do not publish its name. They only publish the names of products that pass their tests.

DHEA
MELATONIN
PREGNENOLONE

DHEA

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                     Can help lipid balance
                     Improves cardiac function
                     Improves blood sugar metabolism and Diabetes
                     Can help with arthritic pain
                     Improves mental acuity

        Research Article DHEA and Body Composition
        Research Article Loss of Muscle: Hormones and Aging
        Research Article DHEA and Female Sexuality
        Research Article DHEA and Remedial Potential

DHEA can be bought over the counter, or more refined products on prescription. I prefer the prescription product and their sublingual application to the oral tablets. I can explain this further when we discuss it. DHEA is produced by the adrenal glands. It begins to drop when we are thirty years old and declines linearly until we die. In fact, death ensues as soon as the DHEA levels hit zero. Some people, therefore, use DHEA levels as a biomarker for aging. DHEA plays a critical role in lowering our cholesterol, keeping our hearts healthy, minimizing fat deposition, preventing the development of diabetes, arthritis, and senility.

MELATONIN

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                        Restores youthful sleep patterns
                        Effectively treats jet lag
                        Boosts the immune systems
                        Anti-Aging anti-cancer properties

Research Article Melatonin: Anti-Aging and Cancer

Used to help maintain or restore normal sleep and biorhythms. It's not just for insomnia. It's over the counter and cheap (get it Costco), but learn that more is not always better.

PREGNENOLONE "THE SMART HORMONE"

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                    Precursor to many other hormones
                    Helps with fatigue and stress
                    Relieves arthritic pain
                    Improves heart health
                    Boosts immune system
                    Protects against coronary artery disease
                    Improves mood and memory

                    Research Article Memory Loss & Hormones
                    Research Article Neurosteroids and Memory
                    Research Article Pregnenolone and Memory

Pregnenolone is produced from cholesterol and is the "mother hormone" of all steroid hormones in the body. Pregnenolone acts as a precursor to our essential steroid hormones such as DHEA, Testosterone, Estrogen, Glucocorticoids, Mineralocorticoids and therefore an ample supply is critical. We have seen deficiencies in the above hormones normalize just by adding Pregenenolone to the treatment regimen.

Pregnenolone also has significant direct effects. It is extremely important for optimal mental performance and is synthesized by the supporting neuronal cells in the brain. Studies have shown that when Pregnenolone is administered, memory is enhanced and mood is improved. Pregnenolone has nerve growth factor ability and has been used in spinal cord injury patients and stroke patients.
Dr. Sahelian's View of Pregnenolone