What to Eat When Progesterone Levels Are Low
Apr 29, 2021
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ju Baoqin
Introduction
What to Eat for Low Progesterone: Low progesterone is commonly caused by luteal phase deficiency. Vitamin E promotes hormone secretion, enhances ovarian function in women, increases the number of follicles, enlarges luteal cells, and strengthens the effects of progesterone. Foods rich in vitamin E include corn, peanuts, sesame seeds, soybeans, sunflower seeds, brown rice, dairy products, eggs, and fish.
Progesterone is a natural progestogen essential for maintaining pregnancy; thus, it plays a vital role in women’s health. Low progesterone levels are commonly caused by luteal phase deficiency. In women attempting conception, insufficient progesterone may impair embryo implantation or lead to early pregnancy loss. Vitamin E promotes hormonal secretion, enhances ovarian function, increases the number of follicles, enlarges luteal cells, and potentiates progesterone activity. Foods rich in vitamin E include corn, peanuts, sesame seeds, soybeans, sunflower seeds, brown rice, dairy products, eggs, and fish. Furthermore, soybeans contain multiple nutrients, including vitamin B6—which helps stabilize mood, improve sleep quality, and alleviate abdominal pain. Crucially, soybeans are also a rich source of natural progesterone, aiding in the regulation of progesterone balance and addressing low progesterone levels. Therefore, pregnant women with low progesterone may benefit from appropriate dietary supplementation.
