What does each hormone regulate? Estradiol: A crucial female sex hormone that is the main estrogen during a woman's reproductive years. Estradiol significantly influences reproductive and sexual functions, as well as other organs like the brain and bones. Functions of Estradiol •Boosts metabolic rate •Enhances insulin utilization •Controls body temperature •Supports muscle mass maintenance •Improves deep, restful sleep •Preserves arterial elasticity •Reduces arterial plaque formation •Increases skin hydration and thickness •Maintains skin collagen •Supports memory and enhances concentration •Lowers blood pressure •Reduces LDL (Bad) cholesterol •Lowers heart disease risk by 40-50% •Improves fine motor skills •Boosts energy levels •Enhances mood •Increases sexual interest Progesterone: An important hormone for women, progesterone is vital for fertility and maintaining a healthy libido. It also helps relieve stress and has a calming, sedative effect, which improves sleep and stabilizes emotions. Additionally, progesterone enhances the body's sensitivity to insulin and thyroid hormones, supports bone health, and benefits the cardiovascular system. Functions of Progesterone •Facilitates sleep onset •Stabilizes emotions •Regulates hair growth •Supports adrenal glands Testosterone: A key male hormone that promotes the development of male characteristics. It plays a significant role in the lives of both men and women by enhancing libido, increasing bone density, and building muscle strength. Functions of Testosterone •Maintains muscle mass •Protects bones •Enhances sexual function and desire •Regulates blood pressure •Controls blood sugar •Manages body composition •Stabilizes mood Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA): Also known as androstenolone, DHEA is a natural steroid and the most abundant circulating hormone. It serves as a precursor for many other hormones in the body. It supports the adrenal system, boosts the immune system, increases libido, enhances motivation, fosters a sense of well-being, reduces pain, and improves memory. Functions of DHEA •Enhances immune function •Prevents arterial plaque buildup •May help lower cholesterol •Improves insulin sensitivity •Repairs muscle and bone tissue •Protects brain function •Enhances memory •Promotes well-being Pregnenolone: Pregnenolone is a vital hormone in the body, serving as a precursor for many significant hormones, including all steroid hormones like DHEA and progesterone. It enhances memory, boosts energy, and helps the body respond to stress. Functions of Pregnenolone •Enhances memory •Promotes well-being •Increases energy •Supports adrenal function •Reduction of pain, anxiety and depression Thyroid: The thyroid gland releases many hormones, the two main hormones, triiodothyronine (T3) and thyroxine (T4), regulate some portion of each organ system in the body. Functions of Thyroid •Regulates sleep and wake cycles •Supports healthy digestion •Enhances cognitive function and memory •Promotes weight stability and metabolism •Regulates body temperature, blood pressure, heart rate •Stabilizes mood •Promotes joint health To learn more please attend a New Patient Seminar