Prolactin - Steroids Source Talk

gwayne · #1 (**permalink**) 08-16-2016, 11:15 PM

How do we combat prolactin mine is starting to get a little high

tj805 · #2 (**permalink**) 08-17-2016, 03:23 AM

Cabergoline

Huge Tom · #3 (**permalink**) 08-17-2016, 09:56 AM

Vitamin B6:

This is vital nutrient involved in metabolism of amino acids and in synthesis of neurotransmitters such as dopamine.

Apart from reducing prolactin levels when taken on high dosage, Vitamin B6 also has the following capabiities

Reduce high blood pressure.
Improve mood and combat depression
Lower blood sugar levels in diabetics
Act as an effective calcium channel blocker

To lower prolactin, the recommended dose of Vitamin B6 is between 300mg to 1000mg per day in divided dose.

S-Adenosyl methionine (SAM-e):

This is mood and brain function boosting, liver detoxifying and joint strengthening chemical that is found naturally in the body and can be produced in the laboratory as supplements.

Various studies show that SAM-e is a cheap and safe prolactin inhibitor. It may be that it is by raising dopamine and lowering prolactin that SAM-e exerts its mood boosting, anti-depressant effects

As a result of its ability to detoxify the liver, SAM-e regulates estrogen levels while lowering prolactin

Recommended dosage for lowering prolactin level is 400mg to 1200mg on daily basis.

Vitamin E:

Vitamin E is one of the most important lipid-soluble antioxidant nutrient. It has a way of preventing prolactin level from rising and rarely causes side effects.

When using Vitamin E as a prolactin inhibitor, It is recommended to take 300 to 400 IU per day of natural vitamin E or 300mg to 400mg as the case may be
Herbs to Lower Prolactin Levels

Vitex (Chasteberry):

This is a special type of herb that is mainly used for raising progesterone levels and balancing progesterone to estrogen ratio.

It also promotes ovulation, improves timing of the menstrual cycles, nourishes the pituitary gland and helps lengthen the luteal phase.

However, due to its dopaminergic effects it can reduce prolactin and increase dopamine but only when taken in higher doses

Recommended dose of vitex for high prolactin is 400mg three times daily. You can buy vitex here

Mucuna pruriens:

This is also known as velvet bean, is natural source of amino acid L-DOPA, from which dopamine is produced. It is common in Africa and tropical parts of Asia

Mucuna pruriens is available as supplements in both powdered and capsule forms which are more preferable.

However you can prepare the powder yourself by following this steps: Harvest the seeds, rinse properly, dry, and grind into powder form

Recommended dosage of mucuna pruriens for high prolactin is half teaspoon of the powder daily with honey OR 400mg of the capsule as a daily dose

Huge Tom · #4 (**permalink**) 08-17-2016, 10:00 AM

Cabergoline
Cabergoline also known as dostinex or caber, is another dopamine agonist. It has a very long half life, so it can be taken once or twice a week. Unfortunately Caber can be expensive, but if you have the funds or if you get a good deal on it than it's worth it. Caber is also known to have low side effects in MOST people. (note caber is not stable in liquid form)

Dosing:
For your average cycle including test and about 400mg of deca, 0.25mg two times per week is usually enough to keep prolactin under control. If that is not enough you can bump up to three times per week or even 0.5mg two times per week. You really have to find what works for you but start low and adjust if necessary.
Give caber about 2-3 weeks to kick in before deciding the dosage needs to be changed.

Bromocriptine
Bromocriptine also known as Parlodel or Bromo, is another dopamine agonist. I have not personally used this myself, but I will say that Bromo is another viable option to help reduce prolactin.
Bromo is known to be a little harsh on side effects, but some people tolerate it well. It is a little harder to find, but if you do bromo is very affordable.

Dosing:
Bromo dosages range from 1.25 to 15mg. It has a short half life so must be taken 2 or 3x a day.
For prolactin control You can start at 2.5mg per day by splitting one 2.5mg tablet and taken twice a day. If that is not enough bump up to 2.5mg twice per day.