Progesterone men and nutrition

More on nutrition below but when it comes to progesterone men should use 33-200mg/day, this equates to 1-6ml/day of Natpro.

Progesterone men and nutrients for the immune system: Antioxidants are some of our most powerful defences. Take daily: 10,000-25,000 IU vitamin A; 1000-5000mg vitamin C; 500-1000mg bioflavonoids; 5-20mg Zinc; 100-1000 IU vitamin E; 200mcg selenium; 100mg Co enzyme Q10; 100mg Alpha-Lipoic Acid (ALA). Glutathione is our most powerful anti-oxidant and is vital for cellular defence. The liver makes it from the amino acids N-acetyl cysteine (NAC), L-glutamine/L-glutamic acid, and L-glycine, but as the limiting factor is cysteine take 1000-6000mg, (glutathione itself is not well absorbed); 4000-8000mg L-glutamine, the only amino acid which actively heals the intestines.

Progesterone men and antioxidants: Green tea (catechins); raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, cranberries, walnuts, and pecans all contain ellagic acid, the greatest amount is found in raspberries; glucosinolates, potent inducers of Phase II enzymes, found in the brassica family, i.e. broccoli, cabbage, watercress etc; the spice turmeric contains curcumin, which has been found to stop pre-cancerous changes in the DNA; many plants contain flavonoids, which remove metal toxins and also protect the antioxidant vitamins; garlic is also a potent chelator of toxic minerals; silymarin, found in the herb milk thistle, is a powerful liver detoxifier.

To support adequate production of progesterone men should ensure the right diet: Food should be natural, unprocessed and if possible organic and include both protein and fibre. The Metabolic Typing Diet is an excellent means of obtaining lasting health. The diet is the product of many years of detailed research and looks at the many ways the body metabolises food. It is based on the obvious but hitherto little understood fact that each individual has a unique metabolism. 'Metabolic Typing', as the name suggests, is an analytical process that defines each individual's unique nutritional requirements by determining how they metabolise food and categorising a person according to their needs.

Small frequent meals are often a help for blood sugar imbalances. After a large meal, when there is a temporary drop in the level of progesterone men can experience worsening symptoms for a while. Food should be natural, unprocessed and if possible organic and include both protein and fibre, particularly the gel forming fibre such as apple pectin, guar gum and oat bran as these have been shown to stabilise blood sugar, as has unrefined buckwheat.

As a substitute for sugar use xylitol, isomalt or stevia. Stevia is a natural extract from the plant Stevia rebaudiana, a member of the daisy family, native to Paraguay. The extract is 200-300 times sweeter than sugar, but has none of the drawbacks and does not affect blood sugar in any way. The fresh or dried leaves are easier to use and taste better. Xylitol and isomalt are sugar alcohols, which look and taste like sugar, but are metabolized by the body at a much slower rate, they have respectively 2.4 and 2.1 calories per gram. A beneficial affect is their ability to reduce pathogenic bacteria and to act as a prebiotic for the good bacteria, a drawback is the high cost. If used in large quantities they can cause flatulence and have a laxative affect.

Progesterone men and what to avoid: Sugar and artificial sweeteners; all forms of processed foods, particularly those containing sugar; refined grains, particularly wheat; carbonated drinks, including the 'diet' drinks; fruit juices; biscuits; cakes; white breads; canned foods; sauces; sweets; large meals; all forms of oestrogen; oxidised fats, (ie margarine, refined oils, fried foods, in particular fried animal protein); pasteurised, homogenised milk; stimulants such as alcohol, coffee, black tea.

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