The Journal of Healthy Aging
Volume 4 / Issue 8 / August 2004
In This Issue:
I. HOW HORMONES FUNCTION
II. NON-CANCEROUS DISEASES OF THE PROSTATE
III. HORMONE LEVELS AND DOSING
IV. DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS
V. AVOIDING ESTROGEN DOMINANCE
VI. OTHER BENEFITS OF PROGESTRONE
VII. PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
ESTROGEN DOMINANCE —WHY YOUR MANHOOD IS VANISHING! FIGHT THE FEMINIZING EFFECTS OF ESTROGEN WITH PROGESTERONE.
INTRODUCTION
According to a recent marketing study, over 80% of nutrition, supplement, and personal care dollars are spent on “female” products. It seems that men have either been content with their state of physical health or unwilling to part with their hard earned dollars. This could not be farther from the truth! The reality is that age-related physical change is more gradual in men and less traumatic to the body than that of women. Aside from the self-induced conditions of lung cancer, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and most heart disease, the most common ailment of the aging male, is related to the “sexual” aspects. For example, the most common and prolific male problems are related to the prostate. Urinary symptoms coupled with low libido are epidemic as men age. As women deal with breast cancer, men face prostate cancer. It is no coincidence. As women go through menopause (the cessation of child bearing capability), men go through “andropause”. Both conditions are hormonal in nature. Balance the hormones and you’ll age more slowly and with greater vitality. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy has long been available to women in their arsenal against menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis. Although synthetic versions of these hormones have been linked to cancers and other problems, hormone therapy is here to stay. So, what about men? Can we take advantage of this therapy to combat our andropause related decline in masculine vitality? The following is a discussion of new and cutting edge progesterone supplementation for the aging male. Estrogens (there are three varieties) are not friends of the aging male. When estrogens dominate “androgens” such as testosterone, men become more female. Hence we get higher voices, less hair, larger breasts, less interest in, and ability with, sex. It is not that estrogen is bad, its that it is out of balance with the male hormones, hence the term “Estrogen Dominance.” Indeed, estrogens are protective against prostate cancer in proper ratios. According to Dr. John Lee, and many other researchers, such as renowned British physician Katherine Dalton, M.D., falling progesterone levels in aging men correspond with a drop in testosterone and rising Dyhydrotestosterone (DHT) and Estrogen (primarily Estradiol) levels. As progesterone and testosterone levels drop and DHT and Estradiol levels rise the man’s body enters into a state known as estrogen dominance or Andropause. Andropause causes men to experience numerous deficiency symptoms, including:
• Muscle mass loss
• Breast enlargement
• Hair loss
• Belly fat
• Waning sex drive
• Increased irritability
• Soft weight gain
• Blood sugar problems, and
• Depression
Evidence exists to show that prostate hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis, and prostate cancer are all primarily caused by excessive exposure to estrogen. It is well known that estrogen dominance raises the risk of all cancer, specifically prostate cancer. The research done by Dr.T.S.Wiley and Bent Formby, PhD., verify this relationship. In the concluding statement of their research they stated that, “The course of prostate cancer growth is due to the continued presence of underlying metabolic imbalances. The underlying metabolic imbalance in all hormone dependent cancer is estrogen dominance. Prevent the estrogen dominance and you will prevent the cancer.” With estrogen dominance looming as the primary cause of prostate enlargement and prostate cancer, progesterone becomes a key component to cancer prevention because of its role in normalizing estrogen and testosterone levels. The fall of progesterone levels as men age, and the excessive amounts of estrogen, from both metabolic and environmental sources shape a troubling picture in the battle against male aging and prostate disease!
I.
HOW HORMONES FUNCTION
The key to male health is hormone balance. Hormones
are the chemical messengers, which regulate body systems, organ functions,
and allow cells to communicate by circulating in the blood stream and seeking
cell receptor sites that fit their signature. In order to maintain hormone
balance, these receptor sites must be open and responsive. They must be
filled by the exact bio-identical hormone that they are constructed for.
However, receptor sites may be fooled, filled, or blocked by imposters
in the form of synthetic hormones, such as xenoestrogens (estrogens from
the environment). These synthetic hormones cause the body to stop producing
its own natural hormone by making the body believe that the need for a
certain hormone has been met. Hormone receptor sites may also be affected
by stress, low blood sugar, smoking, and toxins. Progesterone receptor
sites are present in almost every cell in the body, but are most abundant
in the ovaries and testes. Every individual needs systemic progesterone,
which is produced by the adrenal gland. Also, steroid progesterone is needed,
which is progesterone produced in the ovaries or testes.
A. PROGESTERONE:
THE MASTER HORMONE
Progesterone is a very important precursor in the biosynthesis
of many hormones in the body. It is the gateway through which most other
steroid hormones are made. Because of its role in the body, any progesterone
deficiency, or interference with its usage, can cause a wide variety of
symptoms and diseases. This is the reason why progesterone treatment for
hormonal diseases, such as prostate disease, is the safest and most medically
sound first step. Dr. John Lee, MD, who was a pioneer in progesterone use,
states that supplementation with pregnenolone does not raise concentrations
of other steroid hormones. He points out that they all must go through
the progesterone pathway in order to see a rise within blood levels. DHEA
is made in the adrenal gland. Levels begin to decline at about 25 years-old.
There is a loss of a sense of well-being, strength, endurance, and a lowered
libido. Supplementation of DHEA is recommended by some to correct andropause
and related prostate problems because of its role as a precursor for testosterone.
It will raise testosterone levels, but it fails to address progesterone
deficiency. It also causes excess production
of Estradiol levels in the bone. DHEA does not oppose estrogens or xenoestrogens
in the prostate and may lead to cancer growth in men with existing prostate
cancer.
B. TESTOSTERONE
Testosterone
is produced in the testes by progesterone and in the adrenals by DHEA.
It is responsible for the size of the testes, penis, voice box, sperm cell
production, and it affects energy, changes in body shape, and mood. The
aromatase enzyme converts testosterone into estrogen. Estrogen increases
aromatase activity. Fat cells, especially abdominal fat, produce aromatase
enzymes. On the other hand, estrogen can directly increase Sex Hormone
Binding Globulin, or SHBG, which locks up testosterone. As men age more
is produced. This, in turn, inhibits testosterone’s normal biological functions
resulting in reduced sexual desire, ability to perform, a loss of sensation,
loss of muscle mass and strength, a burned out feeling, irritability, bone
loss, and decreased mental ability. Since a testosterone deficiency is
tied to a progesterone deficiency, the first step is to correct the progesterone
levels to allow the progesterone to balance the system. If testosterone
levels are still low after saliva testing and symptoms persist, your doctor
may prescribe a combination testosterone and progesterone topical application.
Clinical trials and studies have proven progester-one’s regulatory effect
on other steroid hormones and curative benefits on a wide range of hormonal
disorders including all forms of prostate problems.
II. NON-CANCEROUS DISEASES OF THE PROSTATE
The prostate
is a gland of the male reproductive system about the size and shape of
a walnut, located in front of the rectum, and wraps around the urethra,
the tube that carries urine from the bladder out through the tip of the
penis. The prostate’s main function is to produce fluid for the transportation
of sperm. Noncancerous diseases of the prostate include benign prostate
hyperplasia (BPH) and prostatitis.
A. BPH BPH is a non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate, which constricts the urethra and produces symptoms which include:
• Difficulty initiating urination
• Weak urinary stream
• Frequent urination (often with urgency or incontinence)
• Waking several times at night to urinate
• Sexual dysfunction, and
• Decreased libido (loss of sensation, less intense orgasm, loss of ability to sustain erection, and loss of desire)
BPH does not necessarily lead to cancer; however, a man can have BPH and cancer at the same time. The cause of BPH is usually enlargement caused by the presence of too much DHT and Estradiol. DHT is the hormone that is directly responsible for the size of the prostate. As long as progesterone is there to maintain balance between testosterone and DHT conversion, the prostate size remains normal. As progesterone and testosterone levels drop the prostate enlarges. Progesterone regulates the action of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which converts testosterone into DHT. When progesterone is not present in sufficient levels, the testosterone DHT conversion runs unopposed causing too much testosterone to be converted to DHT. At the same time that DHT is being over produced, Estradiol levels also rise due to a lack of sufficient progesterone and testosterone to oppose it. This creates an unhealthy hormone balance. An over abundance of DHT and Estradiol are directly related to prostate enlargement. With rising Estradiol levels, cancer risk rises because Estradiol stimulates production of the cancer gene bcL2, which causes cell proliferation and delays cell apoptosis (die off). Estradiol also suppresses production of the P53 gene, which is protective against cancer because it normalizes cell proliferation and restores proper die off of mutated or diseased prostate cells. Progesterone opposes the action of Estradiol and suppresses the bcL2 gene, while simultaneously increasing the production of P53. Because of the actions of progesterone, supplementation with this hormone is the safest and most medically sound first step in treatment for hormone related diseases. BPH usually responds well to topical application of a USP progesterone cream, (10-12mg) or a combination of testosterone/progesterone. Products labeled as “yam extracts” are ineffective as a progesterone supplement because the body cannot extract and convert diosgenin, the component in wild yam used to form the bio-identical progesterone.
B.
PROSTATITIS
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland. It is
not contagious. The causes of prostatitis are not well understood, and
are obscure and difficult to determine. Bacteria, similar to the strains
which cause urinary tract infections, are not very often the cause. Most
patients, have no immediate evidence of bacterial presence. In these cases
microorganisms such as Chlamydia or urea plasma, which are harder to identify
by standard culture techniques, could be the source of the inflammation.
Still others have no evidence of microorganisms at all, but still have
inflammation, which has no apparent source. Prostatitis may also develop
from untreated BPH. Symptoms of prostatitis, such as urinary urgency and
frequency can be decreased considerably with progesterone usage. Physiological
doses of progesterone also appear to enhance sexual drive. If there are
sexual concerns, progesterone at the level of 6-10 mg daily helps correct
sexual dysfunction. If after six months there is still a need for improvement,
low doses of 2-3 mg of testosterone per day can be added as well by prescription.
Always monitor hormone levels with saliva testing, before and during hormone
therapy. It is recognized that chronic inflammation may also be carcinogenic.
It is wise, therefore, to maintain a high intake of anti-oxidants like
vitamin C (1000mg/day or more), selenium, and the fat soluble vitamins
A, E, D, and Red Algae. Salmon oil is a very potent antiinflammatory agent
and can be very beneficial. Daily intake of cruciferous foods (broccoli,
cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, etc.) and or supplementation is a must.
III.
HORMONE LEVELS & DOSING
Dr. John Lee, in his monograph
“Hormone Balance for Men,” states as follows: “Hormone Levels and Dosing
The goal of hormone balancing in men is to reestablish healthy ratios between
estradiol, progesterone, and testosterone. In men over 60, typical saliva
hormone levels are: Estradiol at 2.0 to 2.7 pg/ml Progesterone at 20 to 30
pg/ml Testosterone at 20 to 30 pg/ml (Testosterone levels in men aged 30
to 35 are 200 to 300 pg/ml. This level of testosterone does not hurt these
30 to 35 year old men, and it will not hurt men who are 65 to 70 years old.)
To restore hormone balance we’re looking for: Saliva progesterone levels
that are 200 to 300 times that of estradiol or around 400 pg/ml (in a two-ounce
jar or tube of cream containing 960 mg of progesterone, this would be a bit
less than 1/8 tsp of cream daily). The ratio of saliva testosterone to estradiol
should be about 200 to 300 to 1. The saliva testosterone level should be
approximately 200 to 300 pg/ml. Creams with the proper testosterone content
are not readily available, so ask your doctor to write a prescription for
the cream, and then take it to a compounding pharmacist. It is essential
that the pharmacist use real testosterone, and not one of the synthetic versions
such as methyltestosterone. General dosages for men deficient in progesterone
and/or testosterone: Transdermal progesterone….5 to 8 mg/day Transdermal
testosterone….1 to 2 mg/day Dosages for individuals can vary depending on
absorption and excretion kinetics. It is wise to re-test saliva levels after
2 to 3 months of trandermal hormone use. When testing for the effect of transdermally
applied hormone, it is wise to standardize the time between dosing and the
time of saliva collection. He recommends saliva collection to be done 10
hours after application of the hormone. In this manner, serial testing will
be more informative and reliable.” [End Lee excerpt] [ED. NOTE: Dr. John
Lee has recently passed away, but his research continues to be vital in not
only female but male health issues alike. See http://www.johnleemd.com]
IV. DIETARY CONSIDERATIONS
Zinc
inhibits the function of the enzyme Aromatase (converts testosterone to
Estradiol), and 5-Alpha Reductase (converts testosterone to DHT) and may
reduce PSA levels. However, one study suggested that, excessive zinc supplementation
over long periods of time (80-100mg/day over period 5-10yrs or longer)
is not recommended because of a possible association with BPH. In the same
study however, zinc from food sources were not linked to any risk. The
suggested amount is10-30mg/ day from whole food source extracts. Diet should
avoid all refined sugars and flours as they contain cadmium, a chemical
bleach that collects in the prostate and attacks the DNA of prostate cells.
This causes the proliferations of mutant prostate tissues (i.e. cancer).
It also locks up zinc activity, a known prostate health protector. Maintaining
a good intake of the antioxidants (A, C also inhibits aromatase), E, and
Carotenoids, Red Marine Algae, as well as alkalized water, an anti-oxidizer
is also important. Cruciferous foods and extracts help free the prostate
of chemical estrogens. Research at Johns Hopkins Center found that the
phytochemicals in vegetables such as brussel sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower,
kale, and cilantro, are some of the most potent detoxifiers for removing
excess estrogens and xenoestrogens from the human body. They distill excess
estrogens from the system through estrogen pathways rather than letting
them collect in the prostate. Beta-Sitosterol is the active ingredient
of saw palmetto, which inhibits 5-alpha reductase enzyme which then converts
testosterone into DHT, thus protecting testosterone in the prostate. In
his practice, Dr. John R. Lee had achieved a remission rate of nearly 100%
in men with prostate cancer using progesterone therapy. Dr. Peter Eckhart
has also had success in remission of particularly aggressive forms of prostate
cancer with a PSA of 16. After six months of progesterone therapy, Dr.
Ekhart’s patient recorded a drop in PSA to 0.6. A follow-up PSA several
months later showed PSA of 0.1.
ADVERSE FOODS AND DRUGS:
• Alcohol: Causes testosterone to be converted to estrogen and interferes with the liver’s ability to convert and clear out excess estrogens. It also interferes with zinc.
• Melatonin: Doses over 3 mg. daily inhibits testosterone production.
• Caffeine: Decreases free testosterone levels.
• Fast Foods: Rancid oil chips, French fries, salad dressing, and cooking oils decrease free testosterone levels.
• Aspirin: Decreases production of testosterone.
• Tobacco Products: Inhibit production of testosterone by destroying the Leydig cells that produce testosterone.
V. AVOIDING
ESTROGEN DOMINANCE
Our industrialized society has created a chemical assault
through environmental chemical estrogens, on hormonal balance. Over 70,000
chemicals are used daily in the United States and 3,000 new ones are being
added every year. Many of these chemicals go directly into our food and
water in the form of colors, preservatives, artificial flavors and enhancers
and hydrogenated oils, to name only a few. Plastics are one of the worst.
Most products are packaged in them; they emit large amounts of chemical
estrogen into their contents. The higher the temperature, the more the
gases migrate into the food, such as; hot coffee cups, a water bottle left
in the car or sun, or a baby bottle heated in the microwave. Perhaps the
most damaging, though, are the pesticides and estrogens added to the diet
of all commercially grown meat. When these foods are eaten, the body absorbs
these synthetic estrogens. Our municipal water supplies are contaminated
with PCB, dioxins, petrochemical compounds, oral contraceptives, Prozac,
Zoloft, cosmetics, paint residues, to mention a few, all of which do not
biodegrade and are not removed by the normal purification process. The
potential for accumulation is astounding. In the book Our Stolen Future,
the author documents the chemicals that mimic estrogen can end up in our
bodies in parts per billion even though our bodies run on parts per trillion.
In other words xenoestrogens mimic estrogens and can be present at levels
of 1,000 times more in concentration than the natural hormones in a human
body. Cancer is now the leading cause of death in children. Teen boys are
getting breast cancer; prostate cancer has been doubling every 6 years
since 1996. These all seem to have the same root cause and answer; hormone
balance.
A.
STRESS AND PROGESTERONE
Stress is one frequently over-looked cause of estrogen
dominance. Stress causes adrenal exhaustion and reduces progesterone output.
The adverse affects of stress on the body are not just confined to the
heart or circulatory system we hear so much about; they also extend into
the realm of hormone regulation or balance. The sympathetic nervous system
triggers the production of adrenaline when the body is under stress, inhibiting
cell receptors and causing them not to “pick up” progesterone. Stress also
causes a decrease in progesterone production and an increase in cortisol
production in the adrenal gland. In excess amounts, cortisol neutralizes
progesterone and blocks its receptor sites. Stress also reduces testosterone
production. Long term stress can lead to adrenal exhaustion. Also, the
adrenal gland will over produce a stimulating hormone under the influence
of caffeine, further exhausting the gland. Without underlying support from
good nutrition, like a diet rich in whole grain foods, and essential fatty
acids, the adrenals cannot recuperate. Sudden drops in blood sugar levels
can also act as a stressor that influences progesterone’s use in the body.
A dramatic drop in blood sugar halts the utilization of progesterone for
up to seven days depending on the severity of the drop.
B. OSTEOPOROSIS
A loss in bone mass and density is a condition prevalent in both men and
women. Men usually begin bone loss before women do, since women have higher
levels of progesterone during pregnancy. Estrogen is used by mainstream
medicine to prevent osteoporosis however, it does not prevent or reverse
osteoporosis, it merely slows down bone loss by inhibiting osteoclast cells
from breaking down bone. Natural progesterone, on the other hand, was shown
in clinical trials to not only stop bone loss, but to actually increase
bone density and mass by suppressing osteoclast cell activity and acting
on the osteoblast cells to produce new bone, and increase mass and density.
This is true even in the elderly. The fact that progesterone can reverse
osteoporosis is demonstrated many times. Dr. John Lee reported that healthy
35 year olds were administered natural progesterone. In the first six to
12 months subjects demonstrated a 10 % increase in bone density, instead
of the projected 4.5% loss. Some patients showed a 20% -25% increase in
bone density within one year. Just as significant, the beneficial effects
of progesterone are not affected by age, but more related to initial bone
density status. Those with the lowest bone density showed significantly
greater improvement. Dr. Lee, while treating a 72 year old woman, gave
her 20 mgs of progesterone, which was topically applied. In less than three
years she added 29% to her bone mass. In addition testosterone, magnesium
and calcium worked in combination with progesterone to build bone. As a
special note, fluoride must be avoided at all cost. Voluminous information
shows that fluoride mutates the DNA of the collagen in the bone matrix
causing multiple problems with bone formation, specifically in the hip
joint. Individuals experiencing hormonal problems such as prostate abnormalities
should consider removing all forms of fluoride from their diets!
VI.
OTHER BENEFITS OF PROGESTERONE
Progesterone normalizes blood pressure through progesterone receptors in
the endothelial lining of blood vessels keeping them both smooth and elastic.
With Estradiol the exact opposite happens, they make it lumpy and bumpy.
This creates clotting diseases, strokes, and angina. Men with low levels
of progesterone tend to get cardiovascular disease in their 40’s. Progesterone
also plays an integral role in the health of the myelin sheath which covers
the nerves in the body. As they pass through the body this sheath protects
them from damage, short circuiting or losing their electrical impulse as
they travel. Progesterone also regulates water retention in the brain, which
effects brain function. Dr. Lee said, "In my research over the years
I’ve discovered brain cells concentrate progesterone and testosterone levels
20x’s higher than blood." Additional Progesterone Benefits:
• Progesterone protects against coronary spasms
• Relieves muscular aches and pains
• Restores normal sleep patterns
• Increases sensitivity of estrogen receptors
• Necessary to stimulate bone formation
• Restores libido
• Re-hydrates skin
• Precursor for thyroid hormones
• Helps use fat for energy-raises temp, boosts metabolism
• Natural anti-depressant
• Normalizes blood clotting
• Maintains cell oxygen levels
WHAT TO DO? In spite of these hormone disrupting influences, hormone balance is possible. The first step is reestablishing hormone balance. Progesterone therapy is the first step toward hormonal health. To be successful at balancing the hormonal system, receptor sites must be active and open. This is accomplished by cleaning the receptor sites through detoxifying the body of chemical estrogens and excess estrogens (produced by an out-of-balance body). There must be a return to chemical free whole food (organic) and filtered water. An effort must be made to minimize exposure to chemicals, and changing bad habits. Hormonal balance is supported by good nutrition, proper supplementation and daily detoxifying.
VII. PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS
1. MALE PROGESTERONE COMPLEX — Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy has long been available to women in their arsenal against menopausal symptoms and osteoporosis. But, what about men? Can we take advantage of this therapy to combat our “andropause” related decline in masculine vitality? Progesterone supplementation, long employed by women, is now available for aging males. Estrogens (there are three varieties) are not friends of the aging male. When estrogen’s dominate “androgens” such as testosterone, men become more female. Hence we get higher voices, less hair, larger breasts, less interest in, and ability with, sex. It is not that estrogen is bad, it’s that it’s out of balance with the male hormones, hence the term “Estrogen Dominance.” Puravida Health formulated a specially designed cream containing many of the most valuable ingredients for aging males, including progesterone. This formula reduces urinary symptoms related to prostate enlargement and prostatitis, increases libido, retards hair loss and generally helps to fight the common symptoms of male andropause. Review the enclosed flyer and call Western Health Products for more information at 1-877-640-1010.
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• Increase sperm count
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