How to Naturally Boost Your Progesterone Levels

 

Balancing progesterone is one of the quickest ways to start feeling better fast. Here are three tried-and-true methods to naturally give your levels a lift:

 

 

Stress is the number-one enemy of progesterone. When you’re stressed, your body pumps out cortisol to cope. Unfortunately, cortisol is made from the same building blocks as progesterone. So, if your body needs more cortisol, it might start “stealing” from progesterone production to keep up.

 

By reducing stress, you’re essentially telling your body, “Hey, it’s okay to make more progesterone now!” Here’s how:

 

•Prioritize quality sleep every night (Sleep is when your body does its best repair work.)

•Implement simple, daily self-care practices (Even five minutes makes a difference.)

•Use breathwork, meditation, or gentle exercise to interrupt your body’s stress response.

•Set boundaries and stick to them. Give yourself permission to say no to anything that drains your energy.

 

 

During perimenopause, as your ovaries slow down on progesterone production, your adrenal glands take over some of the work. But if you’re constantly overdoing it with stress, caffeine, and alcohol, your adrenals can get sluggish and fail to keep up.

 

 

•Reduce stress (yes, it’s that important it gets mentioned twice!).

•Cut back on alcohol and caffeine (Both tax the adrenal glands.)

•Get deep, restful sleep. (Your body can’t repair if it’s not getting quality sleep.)

•Consider adrenal-supporting supplements like magnesium and adaptogenic herbs under the guidance of your healthcare provider.

 

 

Nutrients are the building blocks your body needs to produce hormones like progesterone. Load up on foods rich in magnesium, vitamin C, zinc, and vitamin B6—these are especially crucial during perimenopause and menopause.

 

Plus, steering clear of synthetic ingredients and hormone-disrupting toxins, and adding anti-inflammatory herbs like turmeric, thyme, dill, and oregano, can help to support hormonal balance.

 

 

•Magnesium: Helps with relaxation and stress reduction, both of which support healthy hormone production.

•Vitamin C: Supports adrenal health and can help boost progesterone levels.

•Zinc: Plays a critical role in hormone production and immune function.

•Vitamin B6: Supports the liver in detoxifying estrogen, helping to keep estrogen and progesterone in balance.

 

Low progesterone might be a common complaint among women over 40, but it’s not one you have to just “put up with.” By supporting your body through these natural strategies, you can help bring your hormone levels back to balance—and start feeling like your calm, collected, and fabulous self again!