Synopsis of Pituitary
El glándula pituitaria is a small, oval-shaped endocrine gland located at the base of the brain, just beneath the hypothalamus, housed in a bony structure called the sella turcica. Despite its modest size (about the size of a pea), the pituitary is often called the "master gland" because it regulates the function of many other endocrine glands and orchestrates a wide array of critical physiological processes.
It has two distinct lobes:
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Anterior pituitary (adenohypophysis): Produces key hormones such as growth hormone (GH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), prolactin, luteinizing hormone (LH), and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
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Posterior pituitary (neurohypophysis): Stores and releases hormones made by the hypothalamus—namely oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
The pituitary gland functions under the influence of the hipotálamo, which sends releasing or inhibiting hormones through the hypophyseal portal system to regulate its activity. The pituitary, in turn, sends hormonal signals to target glands like the thyroid, adrenals, and gonads.
Información médica
The pituitary gland is central to hormonal balance and endocrine health, and dysfunction can result in underproduction or overproduction of one or more hormones. Common conditions include:
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Pituitary adenomas: Benign tumors that may be hormone-secreting (functional) or non-secreting. Depending on the type, they can lead to acromegaly, Cushing’s disease, or prolactinomas.
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Hipopituitarismo: Decreased hormone production, which can affect growth, fertility, metabolism, and stress response.
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Diabetes insipidus: A disorder of ADH deficiency from posterior pituitary dysfunction, leading to excessive thirst and urination.
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Sheehan’s syndrome: Postpartum pituitary necrosis due to severe blood loss during childbirth.
Symptoms of pituitary issues vary but may include fatigue, menstrual irregularities, infertility, weight changes, mood disturbances, or abnormal growth patterns. MRI imaging and hormone blood panels are used for diagnosis.
Natural remedies to support Pituitary
Adaptogens (e.g., ashwagandha, rhodiola): Help balance the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis under stress.
Vitamin D and omega-3s: Support brain and endocrine gland function.
B vitamins (especially B5 and B6): Crucial for neurotransmitter and hormone synthesis.
Magnesium and zinc: Assist with hormone receptor sensitivity and regulation.
Stress management: Chronic stress can suppress pituitary function—meditation, breathwork, and adequate sleep are essential.
Balanced diet: Ensure adequate protein, healthy fats, and trace minerals to maintain glandular health.
Ingredientes
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Pituitary.
5-Hidroxitriptófano (5-HTP)
Alfalfa
aminoácidos
ashwagandha
ácido aspártico
bovino
bасора
árbol casto
colina
cordyceps
semillas cowage
DHEA (dehidroepiandrosterona)
eleuthero
ginkgo biloba
ginseng
algas
L-arginina
L-teanina
l-tirosina
raíz de regaliz
maca
magnesio
seta maitake
ácidos grasos omega-3
fosfatidilserina
fitocannabinoides
polen
pregnenolona
relora® (patentado)
Rhodiola
escelecio
espirulina
alubia de terciopelo
vitamina B
vitamina B6
vitamina D
Zinc
polen de abeja
lingzhi
oligoelementos
hipotálamo
mezcla de hierbas (patentada)
Algas
sustancia tiroidea
sustancia hipofisaria
fucus
DMPX
17 beta-[1-ketoethyl]-androstane-3-one,17a-ol
1,3,7-Trimetilpurina-2,6-diona
3-alfa-hidroxietioalocolan-17-ona
3b-Hidroxi-androstan-17-ona
3b-hydroxy-androsta-4,6-diene-17-one
5-HTP (prueba)
5-HTP
6, 17 cetoetiocholeva-3-ol 3, 17 cetoetiochol-trieno
7-alfa-hidroxi-DHEA
7-Hidroxi-DHEA (sin especificar)
Ashwagandha
animal Tissue
apigenin
Alcaloide (sin especificar)
Agnósido
Agnusides
Androstenediona
Aminoácido (sin especificar)
Piroglutamato de arginina
Alcaloides
Acetil-L-Tirosina
Agnuside
animal protein
Bovino (sin especificar)
bovine protein
Basidiomycota
Bacopa monnieri
Cerebro
mezcla (hierba/botánica)
Bovino (sin especificar)
Bovino (sin especificar)
Hígado de ternera
Café
Árbol casto chino
Cannabis
Cannabinoides
Árbol casto
Cacao
Café (mezclado)
DHEA
Ácido D-aspártico
DHEA
Fosfatidilserina conjugada con DHA
Eurypeptides
egg
Raíz de Eleuthero
Eleutherococcus gracilistylus
Eleuthero
Eurypeptides
Eleuterococo sentico
Eleuterósido
fungus
Hongos (sin especificar)
Castaño de cinco hojas
Genseng (sin especificar)
Ginseng oriental
Ginsenósidos
Factores de crecimiento
Ginsenósidos (sin especificar)
Ginseng
Guaraní
Ginseng (sin especificar)
Ginsenósido
Ginseng, Panax
Glándula (mixta)
Ginsenósidos
Hipotálamo
Hipotálamo
Albahaca
Proteína del hipotálamo
Yodo
Indio
Yodo
icariin
Ibutamoren
Factor de crecimiento similar a la insulina
Jatamansi
Algas (varias)
Kelp
Kelp
Algas (sin especificar)
L-Tirosina
Litio
Laminara
Hígado
Laminaria
macamides
mineral (sin especificar)
Melatonina
Setas
Maca
Methylxanthine
Magnesio
Mushroom
macaenes
Magnesio
Factor de crecimiento nervioso
Nymphaea caerulea
Ornitina
Buey
Ginseng oriental
péptidos (sin especificar)
Progenina III
fosfatidil inositol
Fosfatidilinostol
Ginseng Panax
Panax Pseudoginseng
Péptidos (sin especificar)
Fosfatidilserina
fosfatidil inositol
Péptido
Fenetilamina
Complejo de fosfatidilserina
Panax Notoginseng
Péptido (sin especificar)
Fitocannabinoide (sin especificar)
poly-thyronine
Progesterona
Pregnenolona
Mezcla patentada (hierbas/botánica)
Placenta
Pineal
Pituitaria
Cerdo
Péptidos
Rhodola crenulata
Rosabin
Rhodiola sacra
Reginin A
Rosarin
Rhodiola crenulata
robusta coffee
Vegetación marina (sin especificar)
Sceletium
sal
Salidrósidos
sal (sin especificar)
Schisandrins
Ginseng siberiano
Shataverins
Esteronas (sin especificar)
algas
Triptófano
Terpeno
Tiroides
Tirosina
Vitexicarpin
Vitamina B
Vitex Agnus-Castus
Vitex (sin especificar)
Withanolides
Withanolide
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