Progesterone's Potential in Fighting Parkinson's Disease

Progesterone has a protective effect on the nerve cells of the enteric nervous system (ENS), also known as the body's "second brain", according to recent research. The ENS communicates closely with the central nervous system and influences neurological diseases like Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. The study demonstrated that nerve cells treated with progesterone were more resistant to conditions simulating Parkinson's disease, suggesting that progesterone receptors in the ENS may have crucial roles in neuroprotection. This discovery opens up the possibility for new, steroid hormone-based treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.