Progesterone is important for men's health, affecting testosterone levels, brain function, muscle mass, and prostate health. Low progesterone can be addressed by supporting cholesterol production, using cofactors like magnesium and zinc, and managing stress, insulin, and inflammation.
L-reuteri...look up the book called Supergut. Author gives instructions and recipe to make your own homemade yogurt using the L-reuteri probiotic strain. 😊
I have PTSD, and have been in flight/flight for decades, with hypertension. Several months ago I started 25 mg of progesterone nightly (mixed with vitamin E on the gums). I found I was able to sleep better, and felt a little calmer during the day. I went up to 50 mg nightly, and not only can I sleep through the night, but my BP dropped to the point I was able to stop metoprolol after decades on it. Progesterone, along with TRT (only 100mg/week) have been a game-changer for me.
I gotta say, I love you and your videos. They're concise, very informative and I'm able to watch 'em from beginning to end without feeling like I need to rest. Don't get me wrong, I have watched your longer videos without pausing. You are one of the UA-cam doctors that I trust when it comes to changing my diet and habits. I needed that. Thanks a lot!
Progesterone in Men: 1. Roles: - Precursor to testosterone, helps maintain hormone balance. - Protects the brain, reduces inflammation, promotes brain cell growth, and has antidepressant effects. - Prevents prostate enlargement and abnormal breast tissue growth. 2. Causes of Decline: - Lack of cholesterol (due to statins), stress, refined carbs/sugar, alcohol, harmful chemicals, and chronic inflammation. 3. Natural Ways to Boost: - Increase cholesterol intake from liver, sardines, and fatty meats. - Supplement with magnesium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin D, and protein from red meat. - Perform HIIT workouts, avoid overtraining, and manage stress effectively. Progesterone helps balance hormones and supports overall health in men.
After years of low vitamin D³ its been 31 years of problems with low vitamin D³and even Vitamin B12 shots from the doctor office But I took care of the vitamin B12 from listening to Dr.berg in 2022 ... Last week my Doctor told me to Start taking vitamin D³ 50,000 each week and then take 20,000 a day with food.... So I asked him what about vitamin K² and magnesium stearate.. He said that he doesn't really think that it will help much But it okay to take the other vitamins....thank you Dr.berg all of my blood work looks like never before especially the LDL cholesterol numbers and Thank you KETO DIET & Dr Ekberg
Years ago I was diagnosed low(18) vitamin D. I was prescribed 50,000 iu’s vit D. I started to get headaches & some muscle/joints aches after awhile which wasn’t at all normal for me. After researching I found out that vit d uses magnesium & can deplete it. I would err on the side of caution & take it. Vit D needs magnesium. Generally people are deficient in it anyways. I take it before bedtime & it helps with sleep, so it’s a win win. If I feel too groggy the next day I reduce the dose slightly until I feel optimal. I’m still working on taking the recommended other cofactor k2. I get some heart palps and nervousness after taking it for a few days. I’ve tried diff doses and different forms. Liquid drops of k2 that I can manage at a low dose seems to be my best choice so far.
Magnesium stearate is a GMO moldy corn derived bulk junk filler put into capsules or tablets. Magnesium glycerate or magnesium malate would be the better form to take.
A-1 video man, pregnenolone is powerful stuff however yes you don't want to risk suppressing your natural production by taking it so thanks for sharing this info.
Hi Dr Berg, many thanks for all theses valuable information. Could you please make a video about how to treat hyponatremia caused by long term use of corticosteroids.
@ nah dht is actually a hormone that’s only useful in male development, after that it just causes inflammation and balding etc, I haven’t seen any evidence for it being a carcinogen
Progesterone plays a vital role in men's health, influencing testosterone production, brain health, muscle development, and prostate function. Low levels can be improved by optimizing cholesterol synthesis, incorporating essential cofactors like magnesium and zinc, and controlling stress, insulin sensitivity, and inflammation.
Great video, Doc. The benefits you've outlined - from brain protection to prostate health - show why men need to pay attention to their progesterone levels too.
I had low testosterone and developed the female breast tissue (I'm a 60yr old white male, in the UK) and was having a testosterone injection every 7 weeks. I suffered from irritable mood and low energy cycles, good when I had had my jab, but draining as the 7 weeks went on (like constant PMT) I was recommended BORON (3mg tablet, once a day), which has got me off the testosterone jabs and restored my mood and energy levels
I believe Fenugreek powder can also increase Progesterone levels for at least a few hours. This is why it lowers DHT, and can raise Testosterone in Men. I have been doing self experiments to find out how it works.
My wife suffered bad taking ozympic. So have many others. So tired they can’t get out of bed everyday and even for months after quitting it. Much less, didn’t lose 5 pounds in six months
I would love to see you do a video on Resveratrol and Sulforaphane and their benefits to mitochondria and their benefits to kidney functions and health
Thank you Dr. Berg, I am Now clearing the pathway as I have All the needed supplements and then some , Have been taking 10Kiu D for a couple weeks now and feeling it in Less Inflammation and over all well being.
What's the "certain fermented microbe" that can increase oxytocin levels? I can't find any mention of what it is in the video itself or in the description.
Love this vid, thanks! Can Dr. Berg do a video on sweaty feet? My feet sweat like crazy, I can’t even take a 10 minute walk around the block w/o my socks getting damp. Imagine what they’re like after a full day at work! I have to get rid of shoes much earlier than normal bc they start to smell terribly. HELP 😅😅
Try rubbing a bit of coconut oil, the unrefined kind that's solid when it's cold, on clean feet before socks. It's antifungal, among other things, and will get rid of the smell that's being caused from fungus due to damp feet. I don't know if it'll help with the sweating, but at least they won't stink, lol. Good luck!
I have a form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia and when I was 33, my endocrinologist told me my progesterone level was too low to measure, which would cause infertility. It was because the lack of a certain enzyme. However, my cholesterol was turning into a little too much testosterone, which was annoying to me. I had the testosterone of the average 30 year old woman when I was 55. I don't know what it should be post menopause. I hope it helps my bones. Maybe pregnenalone would turn into progesterone sinse my cholesterol doesn't. ? ?
Wait... Is this a question of abstinence or inability? I had a friend that said even with his wife he can't do it. Of course, i always just said he was g@y.😂 But it's probably a real problem.
Magnesium: i switched from marine to citrate then following you to glycinate. I'd had a few incidents of skin problems over summer, suspected psorias, cortisol for a few days made it go away. Then a few weeks ago my legs went red was rushed to hospital and kept in for a week (i checked out against advice). Blood tests said magnesium was low and theyve put me on vials of 10m 'pidolat' twice a day for 3 months and four other medicines. Should i stop taking the glycinate? Results back from one biopsy says psoriasis, awaiting another and awaiting scanner next week. Legs are still red. Thank you.
Your statement is inaccurate. Most health research has historically focused on men, often generalizing findings to women despite the significant differences between the sexes. Meanwhile, women's health has been largely overlooked until more recent times.
@@EE-hi4re your statement is highly inaccurate as it's only a tistic gotcha based on the "topic" of studies. Men's health( everyones) has been sabotaged and overlooked
I think many Men have really high DHT, and it is not an anabolic hormone! It affects the hair and Prostate, but not in the muscles. Since I started Fenugreek, my hair has actually grown in more, and is thicker. It also seems to create a sense of well being. But is it toxic?
I've tried taking magnesium glycinate twice but that heavily disrupts my sleep when taken before bed. Is there another way I should be taking it or another type of magnesium?
Interesting, but people would probably take too much because, well soda. It would be nice to have…say food that contained vitamins & minerals that could be consumed daily & not need to be supplemented with pills.
Why not just add DHT and pregnenolone? Young men have high levels of DHT! So why not add to older men! I thought prostate was the issue caused by high estrogen levels? I could be wrong though I'm also surprised eggs wasn't mentioned
My wife was taking a cream to get pregnant. Didn't work. She had to take clomed twice for both our kids. I think birth control may have caused my wife issues. We didn't try for kids until our 30s. I always wondered if the cream had any affect on me. Because it was a cream.
Bundle of thanks respected Dr. Eric Berg. Humble request please don't make open mouth pics for thumbnails, it looks disrespectful to you don't mind again thanks.
So you would say it is unproblematic to sublement more than 10000 international units vitamin d I heard 10000 is the maximum the body can produce naturally. But chat gpt says 30 Minutes in the sun can give you 20000 international units
Progesterone is important for men's health, affecting testosterone levels, brain function, muscle mass, and prostate health. Low progesterone can be addressed by supporting cholesterol production, using cofactors like magnesium and zinc, and managing stress, insulin, and inflammation.
Thank you so much
What’s the certain fermented microbe Eric is talking about?
L-reuteri...look up the book called Supergut. Author gives instructions and recipe to make your own homemade yogurt using the L-reuteri probiotic strain. 😊
Vit D
Thanks
I have PTSD, and have been in flight/flight for decades, with hypertension. Several months ago I started 25 mg of progesterone nightly (mixed with vitamin E on the gums). I found I was able to sleep better, and felt a little calmer during the day. I went up to 50 mg nightly, and not only can I sleep through the night, but my BP dropped to the point I was able to stop metoprolol after decades on it. Progesterone, along with TRT (only 100mg/week) have been a game-changer for me.
You need to try a little bit of magnesium. Maybe 100-200mg per day. That will calm you down in a hurry. It is the electrolyte that creates relaxation
The Forgotten Hormone
Progesterone's Role (00:00): Supports testosterone, brain health, and prevents prostate issues.
Sources (02:11): Cholesterol-rich foods like organ meats, fatty meats, and whole-milk cheese.
Boosting Progesterone (03:11): Magnesium, zinc, vitamin B3.
Inhibitors (04:14): Statins, stress, insulin, endocrine disruptors, alcohol, and inflammation.
Recommendations (06:28): Vitamin D, quality protein, resistance training, and avoiding overtraining.
I gotta say, I love you and your videos. They're concise, very informative and I'm able to watch 'em from beginning to end without feeling like I need to rest. Don't get me wrong, I have watched your longer videos without pausing. You are one of the UA-cam doctors that I trust when it comes to changing my diet and habits. I needed that. Thanks a lot!
Knowing these health tips is half the battle won !
Thank you Dr. Berg !
How did berg read my mind over the last few days ???? Exactly what I needed
Best doctor on the web.thanks for always enlightening us with your knowledge
Dr. Berg is excellent
Your knowledge and Your advice is gold Sir. Thank You and blessed be 🌞
Dr Berg, thank you again! I appreciate you!
Progesterone in Men:
1. Roles:
- Precursor to testosterone, helps maintain hormone balance.
- Protects the brain, reduces inflammation, promotes brain cell growth, and has antidepressant effects.
- Prevents prostate enlargement and abnormal breast tissue growth.
2. Causes of Decline:
- Lack of cholesterol (due to statins), stress, refined carbs/sugar, alcohol, harmful chemicals, and chronic inflammation.
3. Natural Ways to Boost:
- Increase cholesterol intake from liver, sardines, and fatty meats.
- Supplement with magnesium, zinc, vitamin B3, vitamin D, and protein from red meat.
- Perform HIIT workouts, avoid overtraining, and manage stress effectively.
Progesterone helps balance hormones and supports overall health in men.
After years of low vitamin D³ its been 31 years of problems with low vitamin D³and even Vitamin B12 shots from the doctor office But I took care of the vitamin B12 from listening to Dr.berg in 2022 ... Last week my Doctor told me to Start taking vitamin D³ 50,000 each week and then take 20,000 a day with food.... So I asked him what about vitamin K² and magnesium stearate.. He said that he doesn't really think that it will help much But it okay to take the other vitamins....thank you Dr.berg all of my blood work looks like never before especially the LDL cholesterol numbers and Thank you KETO DIET & Dr Ekberg
K2-7 is important to keep calcium out of the soft tissues and in to the bone where it belongs.
Vit D should always be taken with Vit K2-mk7, Magnesium and Zinc.
Years ago I was diagnosed low(18) vitamin D. I was prescribed 50,000 iu’s vit D. I started to get headaches & some muscle/joints aches after awhile which wasn’t at all normal for me. After researching I found out that vit d uses magnesium & can deplete it. I would err on the side of caution & take it. Vit D needs magnesium. Generally people are deficient in it anyways. I take it before bedtime & it helps with sleep, so it’s a win win. If I feel too groggy the next day I reduce the dose slightly until I feel optimal. I’m still working on taking the recommended other cofactor k2. I get some heart palps and nervousness after taking it for a few days. I’ve tried diff doses and different forms. Liquid drops of k2 that I can manage at a low dose seems to be my best choice so far.
Magnesium stearate is a GMO moldy corn derived bulk junk filler put into capsules or tablets. Magnesium glycerate or magnesium malate would be the better form to take.
Big fan of dr.berg
A-1 video man, pregnenolone is powerful stuff however yes you don't want to risk suppressing your natural production by taking it so thanks for sharing this info.
Yep! There is a misconception that this is like estrogen but it’s needed in male bodies too. Thanks as always Dr for your insights.
Thank you Dr. Berg and Mrs. Berg.
Been watching for years. Love the content Dr. BERG top-notch.💪😄
Good morning Dr. Berg, thanks for your videos. You are the best!!!👍👍👍
Thank you dr. berg.....
Hi Dr Berg, many thanks for all theses valuable information. Could you please make a video about how to treat hyponatremia caused by long term use of corticosteroids.
Drink moderately specially in holiday season.
this was so informative it's crazy
Regards from india ❤
U just change my life
Thanks again
Doc
I’m on Finasteride to block DHT despite having no hair loss, lol my hair means more to me than anything
Is one of the side effects of Finasteride a 'rare' deadly form of cancer?
@ nah dht is actually a hormone that’s only useful in male development, after that it just causes inflammation and balding etc, I haven’t seen any evidence for it being a carcinogen
@@mikec.6435I actually think lowering dht reduces inflammation dht causes issues after male development is done like hairloss and prostate
@@mikec.6435no if anything the hormone it reduces is really only useful during development afterwards causes issues
@@mikec.6435no, lowering dht actually promotes immune function
Progesterone plays a vital role in men's health, influencing testosterone production, brain health, muscle development, and prostate function. Low levels can be improved by optimizing cholesterol synthesis, incorporating essential cofactors like magnesium and zinc, and controlling stress, insulin sensitivity, and inflammation.
Im taking pregnenolone 100 mg a day, Great supplement.
Great video, Doc. The benefits you've outlined - from brain protection to prostate health - show why men need to pay attention to their progesterone levels too.
Dr Berg, this is an excellent video on a complex topic. Makes you think!❤❤❤❤❤
Please make a video on vasculitis Aortitis 🙏
Can you make a video on the best type of zinc to take? Thank you 🙏
great information for men
I had low testosterone and developed the female breast tissue (I'm a 60yr old white male, in the UK) and was having a testosterone injection every 7 weeks.
I suffered from irritable mood and low energy cycles, good when I had had my jab, but draining as the 7 weeks went on (like constant PMT)
I was recommended BORON (3mg tablet, once a day), which has got me off the testosterone jabs and restored my mood and energy levels
Please inform us about pré and after, concerning your sexual virility. Mine is down since i’m 63.
Thanks.
Hello there, thanks for reaching out. Here is a video that might have helpful information. Check this out! 👉 ua-cam.com/video/Wto7ajhH970/v-deo.html
Don't forget to say , take the K2 with the vitamin D3
😂
Very good video. Very informative and efficient with that!
Really appreciated! Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the support!
Thank you for this information! And good morning!
The best, thanks 🙏 again Dr Berg 🇬🇧💯❤️👍🙏💯❤️👍💯❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧
Wild yam cream ?
Awesome info video thanks
Very glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
I believe Fenugreek powder can also increase Progesterone levels for at least a few hours. This is why it lowers DHT, and can raise Testosterone in Men. I have been doing self experiments to find out how it works.
Thanks for sharing your input! Here is some additional information 👉 ua-cam.com/video/rCnAdzjSm9M/v-deo.html
Great information. Thanks.
This is fascinating.
Talk about ozempic to all these people please
Never take Olympic. I’m suffering right now.
Eat healthy, and you don't need a drug
Yes I know I want him to get the word out he has the platform to do it
My wife suffered bad taking ozympic. So have many others. So tired they can’t get out of bed everyday and even for months after quitting it. Much less, didn’t lose 5 pounds in six months
Stay away from drugs, period!
Thank you Dr. Berg👑🏆
I would love to see you do a video on Resveratrol and Sulforaphane and their benefits to mitochondria and their benefits to kidney functions and health
Thank you Doctor Berg
Dr. Berg, Please help to get cured blood pressure. I am 34 years old. I fed up of it.
You have high or low blood pressure?
Just adding 40 mg Zinc nearly DOUBLED my testosterone.
Thank you Dr. Berg, I am Now clearing the pathway as I have All the needed supplements and then some , Have been taking 10Kiu D for a couple weeks now and feeling it in Less Inflammation and over all well being.
Excellent, David! Very glad the information was helpful. Keep it up!
What's the "certain fermented microbe" that can increase oxytocin levels? I can't find any mention of what it is in the video itself or in the description.
L.Reuteri
@@ibelieve722Thanks a lot, I wonder why dr Berg didn't mention it...?.
How did you find out?
L reuteri. There are alot of videos on UA-cam showing how to make a L reuteri yogurt type cultured milk & all the benefits of consuming it.
Interesting! Thank you! 😀
Kindly put some light on DHT
Its very tricky for lots of people including me
Healthy liver=adequate level of progesteron
Love this vid, thanks!
Can Dr. Berg do a video on sweaty feet?
My feet sweat like crazy, I can’t even take a 10 minute walk around the block w/o my socks getting damp. Imagine what they’re like after a full day at work! I have to get rid of shoes much earlier than normal bc they start to smell terribly. HELP 😅😅
Try rubbing a bit of coconut oil, the unrefined kind that's solid when it's cold, on clean feet before socks. It's antifungal, among other things, and will get rid of the smell that's being caused from fungus due to damp feet. I don't know if it'll help with the sweating, but at least they won't stink, lol. Good luck!
Chasteberry is known to increase progesterone in women. Can men take it as well or would it have a negative effect?
Very interesting 🤔!!
Hi, drBerg how to lowring High progesteron in women thank's
I have a form of congenital adrenal hyperplasia and when I was 33, my endocrinologist told me my progesterone level was too low to measure, which would cause infertility. It was because the lack of a certain enzyme. However, my cholesterol was turning into a little too much testosterone, which was annoying to me. I had the testosterone of the average 30 year old woman when I was 55. I don't know what it should be post menopause. I hope it helps my bones. Maybe pregnenalone would turn into progesterone sinse my cholesterol doesn't. ? ?
Thank you Dr. Berg. Very important topic. 😊
You're very welcome!
what about ejaculating vs not ejaculating as men age?
Just go carnivore for a month amd reset.
Wait... Is this a question of abstinence or inability?
I had a friend that said even with his wife he can't do it. Of course, i always just said he was g@y.😂
But it's probably a real problem.
I wish Dr.Berg can come out with a beard growth serum and pills.
IT IS MAM! Just joking. Love your videos, Doc. I recommend you all the time.
Magnesium: i switched from marine to citrate then following you to glycinate. I'd had a few incidents of skin problems over summer, suspected psorias, cortisol for a few days made it go away. Then a few weeks ago my legs went red was rushed to hospital and kept in for a week (i checked out against advice). Blood tests said magnesium was low and theyve put me on vials of 10m 'pidolat' twice a day for 3 months and four other medicines. Should i stop taking the glycinate?
Results back from one biopsy says psoriasis, awaiting another and awaiting scanner next week.
Legs are still red.
Thank you.
7:11 We can really add the stimulus .. (post production special effect) .. 😆 ... awesome!
Good morning 😊
men's health is a forgotten topic entirely.
0 clinics for men specifically in my country.
Your statement is inaccurate. Most health research has historically focused on men, often generalizing findings to women despite the significant differences between the sexes. Meanwhile, women's health has been largely overlooked until more recent times.
@@EE-hi4re your statement is highly inaccurate as it's only a tistic gotcha based on the "topic" of studies. Men's health( everyones) has been sabotaged and overlooked
I think many Men have really high DHT, and it is not an anabolic hormone! It affects the hair and Prostate, but not in the muscles. Since I started Fenugreek, my hair has actually grown in more, and is thicker. It also seems to create a sense of well being. But is it toxic?
Excellent video! But do I have to take vitamin supplements with food or is it safe and okay to take it on an empty stomach?
Dr Berg has been reading Ray Peat. ❤
Please talk about Jaundice
Get in the sun.
Great 🎉🎉
I'm in menopause. My doctor wants to put me on pegestrone , but i've been scared to take any Hormones.
Great episode. Wondering, since stinging Nettle also blocks the formation of dihydrotestosrone, does it also help increase progesterone?
I used to have a great Holistic Dr till he retired 2 years ago, can't find a good one that would replace him, I live in Arizona anyone know of any?
I've tried taking magnesium glycinate twice but that heavily disrupts my sleep when taken before bed. Is there another way I should be taking it or another type of magnesium?
Can you talk about menopause and the skin issues it comes with
Dr Berg can you help me with postherpatic ? I’ve been dealing with it for over 6 mos!
The audio said milligrams, the screen said mega gauss.
We should have soda's as a multivitamin. Something that goes down like a diet coke. Why ain't there no good for me donuts.
Interesting, but people would probably take too much because, well soda. It would be nice to have…say food that contained vitamins & minerals that could be consumed daily & not need to be supplemented with pills.
Can you explain how to get the oxytocin increaser fermented microbes? What is that ?
My stool comes loose and remains scattered, it also takes a lot of time any solution dr, I am a former patient of IBS and type 2 diabetes
Thank you
What about magnesium citrate?
we take🌲🍄🌲
What is the “certain fermented microbe” that increases oxytocin?
Hello there, thanks for asking. Here is a video with information about this 👉 ua-cam.com/video/nZV1oYv5Ddo/v-deo.html
Why not just add DHT and pregnenolone? Young men have high levels of DHT! So why not add to older men! I thought prostate was the issue caused by high estrogen levels? I could be wrong though I'm also surprised eggs wasn't mentioned
My wife was taking a cream to get pregnant. Didn't work. She had to take clomed twice for both our kids. I think birth control may have caused my wife issues. We didn't try for kids until our 30s. I always wondered if the cream had any affect on me. Because it was a cream.
I forgot to mention, I'm 51 now and have enlarged prostate.
How about a video on the effects of nicotine. Like nicotine patches or pouches to stop chewing tobacco, smoking.
Bundle of thanks respected Dr. Eric Berg. Humble request please don't make open mouth pics for thumbnails, it looks disrespectful to you don't mind again thanks.
Progesterone vs DHEA in older folks?
Why I take Wild Yam root :D Works
Ty
So what’s the certain fermented microbe?
Yogurt
@@neverhomeguideservice Thanks. It sure didn’t look like yogurt in the picture, but it make sense.
So you would say it is unproblematic to sublement more than 10000 international units vitamin d
I heard 10000 is the maximum the body can produce naturally.
But chat gpt says 30 Minutes in the sun can give you 20000 international units
Dr Berg you should just get the job of 🇺🇸 Surgeon General!!!!
YES love progesterone! I use the natural form, made from wild yams!
I zinc this video is great.
Yam
You have forgotten about it.
I have not.
I know that men have PROLACTIN, FSH (Folical Stimulating Hormone), OXYTOCIN.
Wow