Hypothalamus
Synopsis of Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus is a small but crucial region of the brain located just below the thalamus and above the pituitary gland. Despite its size, it serves as the master coordinator of the endocrine and autonomic nervous systems, linking the brain to hormone production and regulating vital bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, thirst, sleep, circadian rhythm, emotional response, libido, and stress.
One of its most important roles is directing the pituitary gland, often called the "master gland," by releasing signaling hormones (e.g., CRH, TRH, GnRH, GHRH) that control the production of downstream hormones like cortisol, thyroid hormones, sex hormones, and growth hormone. The hypothalamus also helps manage the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) responses, directly affecting blood pressure, digestion, and heart rate.
Disruption in hypothalamic function—caused by stress, trauma, poor sleep, inflammation, toxins, or infections—can lead to hormonal imbalances, adrenal fatigue, low libido, weight gain, thyroid dysfunction, mood swings, and disrupted sleep-wake cycles. In severe cases, hypothalamic disorders may result in conditions like hypothalamic obesity, diabetes insipidus, or hypopituitarism.
Natural remedies to support Hypothalamus
Adaptogens: Herbs like ashwagandha and rhodiola help stabilize the HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal) axis under stress.
Adequate sleep and circadian alignment: The hypothalamus regulates melatonin release and biological rhythms.
Balanced blood sugar: Prevents overstimulation of stress pathways.
Anti-inflammatory diet: Reduces oxidative stress in brain tissue.
Omega-3 fatty acids: Support brain cell membrane integrity and signaling.
Stress reduction techniques: Meditation, yoga, and deep breathing calm hypothalamic overactivity.
Exercise: Moderate movement boosts neuroendocrine balance and dopamine/serotonin levels.
Ingredients
These raw ingredients are often used in alternative medicine to support Hypothalamus.
5-Hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)
amino acids
ashwagandha
bovine
bасора
caffeine
chlorophyll
turmeric
eleuthero
ginkgo biloba
gotu kola
holy basil
L-theanine
L-tryptophan
l-tyrosine
maca
magnesium
melatonin
methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
omega-3 fatty acid triglycerides
phosphatidylserine
phytocannabinoids
pollen
pregnenolone
relora® (proprietary)
rhodiola
sage
sceletium
schisandra chinensis
vitamin B
vitamin B6
vitamin D
zinc
gastrodia
capsicum
bee pollen
lingzhi
yarrow
hypothalamus
herbal blend (proprietary)
thyroid substance
pituitary substance
DMPX
17 beta-[1-ketoethyl]-androstane-3-one,17a-ol
1,3,7-Trimethylpurine-2,6-dione
3-Alpha-Hydroxyetioallocholan-17-one
3b-Hydroxy-androstan-17-one
3b-hydroxy-androsta-4,6-diene-17-one
5-HTP (test)
5-HTP
6, 17 keto etiocholeva-3-ol 3, 17 ketoetiochol-triene
7,8-Dihydroxyflavone
Ashwagandha
Acetyl L-Carnitine
Animal Tissue
Apigenin
Alkaloid (unspecified)
Acetyl L-Tyrosine
Agnoside
Agnusides
Alkaloids
Acetyl-L-Tyrosine
Agnuside
Animal protein
Bovine (unspecified)
Bacopin
Basidiomycota
Bacosides (mixed)
Brahmi
Bacopa monnieri
Bacopa (unspecified)
Bacopa
Brain
blend (herb/botanical)
Bovine (not specified)
bacoside
Bacosides
Bovine (unspecified)
Bacopasides
Bacopasaponin (unspecified)
Bacopa glycoside (unspecified)
Coffee
Caffeine pterostilbene
Cannabinoids
Catecholamine
Caffeine alpha-ketoglutarate
Chastetree
Cacao
Caffeine
Coffee (mixed)
Convolvulus Pluricaulis
D-Aspartic Acid
DHA-conjugated phosphatidylserine
Dodeca-2E, 4E, 8Z, 10Z/Etetraenoic Acid Isobutylamide
Eurypeptides
Eleuthero Root
Eurycoma Longifolia
Eleuthero
Eurypeptides
Eleutherococcus senticosus
Eleutheroside
Fungus
Fungus (unspecified)
Ginsenosides
Ginsenosides (unspecified)
glucose
Ginseng
Guaranine
Guarana
Ginkgo
Ginsenoside
Gland (mixed)
Ginsenosides
Holy Basil Herb
Hypothalamus
Hypothalamus
Holy Basil
Hypothalamus protein
Hoodia
Indium
Ibutamoren
Jatamansi
L-Tryptophan
L-Tyrosine
Lithium
Macamides
mineral (unspecified)
Mushrooms
Methylxanthine
Magnesium
Mushroom
Nerve growth factor
Nymphaea caerulea
peptides (unspecified)
Progenin III
phosphatidyl inositol
Phosphatidylinostol
Panax Ginseng
Panax Pseudoginseng
Peptides (unspecified)
Phosphatidylserine
phosphatidyl inositol
Phenethylamine
Phosphatidylserine complex
Panax Notoginseng
Phytocannabinoid (unspecified)
Poly-thyronine
Progesterone
Pregnenolone
Proprietary Blend (Herb/Botanical)
Pineal
Pituitary
Peptides
Rosavins
Rosabin
Rosavins (mixed)
Rhodiola (unspecified)
Rhodiola sacra
Reginin A
Rosarin
Rhodiola
Rhodiola crenulata
Robusta Coffee
Sceletium
Salidroside
salt
Salidrosides
Salt (Himalayan)
Shankhpushpi
salt (unspecified)
Schisandrins
Siberian ginseng
Simmondsin
Sterones (unspecified)
Sodium
Tryptophan
Tribulin
Tyrosine
Vitexicarpin
Vitamin B
Vitex Agnus-Castus
Vitex (unspecified)
Withanolides
Withanolide
Xanthine
Yohimbines (unspecified)
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