How To Increase Your Progesterone Naturally - Foods That Increase Progesterone Levels
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WHAT DOES PROGESTERONE DO?
Progesterone helps in the following:
- Triggering the endometrial lining to thicken in preparation for implantation and pregnancy
- Preventing the smooth muscles in the uterus from contracting
- Preventing ovulation of another egg
If pregnancy occurs, progesterone produced by the empty egg follicle will help sustain the pregnancy until the placenta takes over progesterone production.
Later on in pregnancy, progesterone will help the breasts get ready to secrete milk.
If pregnancy does not occur, the empty egg follicle will begin to break down. This decreases the level of progesterone. Once the progesterone level is low enough, the next menstrual period will begin.
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FOODS THAT CAN INCREASE YOUR PROGESTERONE NATURALLY
The following foods can help you increase progesterone naturally as they are rich in zinc, magnesium, and B6 the crucial building blocks of progesterone.
Zinc
An important fertility mineral, zinc is essential in maintaining hormone balance in the body. Zinc plays a role in pituitary function. Zinc regulates hormones like FSH and LH and also affects progesterone production.
Foods rich in Zinc:
- Pumpkin seeds
- Chia seeds
- Spinach
Magnesium
One of magnesium’s functions in the body is to assist in progesterone production. This nutrient also helps regulate the production of cortisol and helps manage the body’s stress levels.
One of magnesium’s functions in the body is to assist in progesterone production. This nutrient also helps regulate the production of cortisol and helps manage the body’s stress levels.
Foods rich in Magnesium:
- Leafy greens
- Avocado
- Dark organic chocolate
- Beans
- Most nuts and seeds
Vitamin B6
One of the main benefits of vitamin B6 is to keep the corpus luteum healthy and prevent luteal phase defect. Since it is the corpus luteum that manufactures progesterone, Vitamin B6 is key to progesterone production because of its benefits to the corpus luteum. (Benefits Of Exercising While You’re Pregnant)
Foods rich in B6:
- Bananas
- Sweet potatoes
- Garlic
The foods listed above will help increase progesterone levels naturally.
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