Hormonelike

Pumpkin seeds are rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, which act as a precursor of prostaglandins—hormonelike substances important for sexual health. ❋ M.D. Nicholas Perricone (2010)

These chemicals are pheromones: hormonelike substances released by one animal and perceived by another of the same species, and usually prompting a specific reaction—such as readying oneself for sex—or even changing hormonal levels. ❋ ALEXANDRA HOROWITZ (2009)

These foods contains hormonelike compounds that may help control stronger hormones within the body that trigger the growth of tumors. ❋ Earl Mindell (2008)

Soybeans also contain other hormonelike compounds, called phytoestrogens, which block the action of the more potent estrogens in the body that can stimulate the growth of cancerous tumors. ❋ Earl Mindell (2008)

These work by blocking the production of prostaglandins, hormonelike substances that trigger inflammation. ❋ Unknown (2007)

The body uses both EPA and DHA as building blocks for prostaglandins, hormonelike substances that regulate the dilation of blood vessels, inflammation, and other critical processes. ❋ Brenda Watson With Leonard Smith (2007)

Nevertheless, even if your ovaries are not removed and do continue to function appropriately, hysterectomy generally causes menopause to occur more than three and a half years earlier than it would be expected to otherwise.12 This is most likely because the blood supply to the ovaries has been disturbed and/or because the ovaries may require stimulation from prostaglandins hormonelike substances produced by the uterus in order to work properly. ❋ M.D. Vivian Pinn (2006)

A particular constellation of symptoms, including cramping and often nausea and diarrhea, may becaused by excess production and release of prostaglandins.25 One form of prostaglandins, which are hormonelike chemicals found throughout the body, causes contractions of the uterine and intestinal muscles. ❋ The Boston Women’s Health Book Collective (2005)

In addition, endometrial lesions emit high levels of a hormonelike substance known as prostaglandin, which can cause dramatic contractions within the uterus or fallopian tubes. ❋ Niels H. Lauersen (2000)