High
prolactin symptoms according to the Mayo Clinic.
In females, prolactinoma
can cause:
Irregular menstrual periods (oligomenorrhea)
or no menstrual periods (amenorrhea)
Milky
discharge from the breasts (galactorrhea) when not pregnant or breast-feeding
Painful
intercourse due to vaginal dryness
Acne
and excessive body and facial hair growth (hirsutism)
In males, prolactinoma
can cause:
Erectile
dysfunction
Decreased
body and facial hair
Uncommonly,
enlarged breasts (gynecomastia)
In both sexes,
prolactinoma can cause:
Low
bone density
Reduction
of other hormone production by the pituitary gland (hypopituitarism) as a
result of tumor pressure
Loss
of interest in sexual activity
Headaches
Visual
disturbances
Infertility
The prolactin
control stack.
Mucuna pruriens 150 mg once or twice per day with meals
Mucuna Pruriens, also
known as Velvet Bean, is a plant known for its high concentrations of levodopa
(L-Dopa), the precursor to the neurotransmitter dopamine. Unlike dopamine,
L-Dopa easily penetrates the blood bran barrier where it exerts its positive effects
on hormones, especially prolactin. In fact, L-Dopa has been shown to
significantly inhibit prolactin release from the anterior pituitary (1,2)
meaning that the nasty issues associated with high prolactin levels may be
relieved through the proper use of Mucuna Pruriens because the L-Dopa found in
Mucuna Pruriens boost your brain's dopamine levels, and dopamine is a key
inhibitor of prolactin (3).
In addition to its
powerful role in the reduction of prolactin, Mucuna Pruriens have also been
known as a libido aid (4) but it wasn't until a few years ago that researchers
uncovered just how this amazing herb exerts its effects. Men taking Mucuna
Pruriens experienced increases in testosterone and luteinizing hormone (LH)
(5), which can produce a favorable hormonal environment for bodybuilding, sex
life, and overall sense of well-being.
Finally, it should be
noted that Mucuna Pruriens is rich in serotonin and opioid receptor ligands,
which along with L-Dopa may contribute profoundly to mood improvements (6). This,
along with strong anecdotal feedback regarding L-Dopa's ability to reduce the
refractory period associated with sexual activity gives Mucuna Pruriens very
strong potential for helping increase pleasure and enjoyment.
Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (P5P) 50 mg once or twice per day with meals
P5P is the bioactive
from of vitamin B6 and offers enhanced absorption and bioavailability and far
improved effects over other inferior forms of vitamin B6. P5P is an important
cofactor in the synthesis of dopamine, which as mentioned above, is the prime
neuroendocrine inhibitor of prolactin release. In addition to helping control
prolactin, P5P has a host of other benefits including optimizing amino acid
metabolism, boosting immune function, facilitating neurotransmitter balance and
brain function, and much, much more!
Vitex Agnus Castus 300 mg once or twice per day with meals
Vitex Agnus Castus, also
known as Chaste berry, has long been used as a treatment for sexual disorders
and insufficiency. However, it wasn't until recently that scientists examined
the compounds in the plant and discovered that many of them can reduce
prolactin as much as dopamine itself (7). Other human trials have confirmed
that Vitex Agnus Castus is a strong inhibitor of prolactin (8). The key is
dosing it properly, and Inhibit-P does just that (9).
As an added bonus, Vitex
Agnus Castus has also been shown to significantly improve acne conditions in a
large clinical trial (9)!
