Estrogen, an important hormone for the brain

When we speak of estrogen, we talk about the primary female sex hormone,  which is acting on the development and sexual differentiation. Besides this property, estrogen has an important role in improving brain activity.

Recent studies have shown that estrogen plays an important role in brain activity, especially in improving memory and cognitive functions. These studies demonstrated that neuronal provide protection on postmenopausal women who have disorders that produce a decrease in the secretion of estrogen, such as polycystic ovarian syndrome.

Research has shown that women with a small amount of estrogen in the body suffers from short term memory impairment, of the verbal and cognitive functions. These same studies have indicated that women who have an optimum amount of estrogen in the body, have less chance of developing, over time, Alzheimer disease.

Estrogen's action on the brain

-estrogen ehanced activity of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in memory brain activity,

-It stimulates the development of dendrites and synapses of nerve cells, helping improving pulses,

-It is a powerful antioxidant, protecting cells with special effects on brain,

-It is important in reducing the negative effects of glutamate on brain activity.

The amount of estrogen in the body can be balanced using tinctures such as raspberry, based on essential oils of fennel or hops or homeopathy.