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Will Sex Hormone Protect Brain?

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February 24, 2010

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February 24, 2010

A large clinical trial involving 17 trauma centers around the U.S. is about to test whether progesterone can protect the brain in the event of serious head injuries. Animal research and preliminary human research at Emory University suggest that this female hormone can reduce the risk of dying and facilitate neurologic recovery from traumatic brain injury. Natural progesterone appears to have neuroprotective properties that suppress inflammation, reduce brain swelling and prevent neuronal death.

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Terry Graedon

Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies.Read Terry's full bio.

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