PATTERN VIII Cholesterol Metabolism and Its Effect  On The Reproductive Hormones The  functions of the gall bladder (i.e., concentrating bile and cholesterol)  are directly related to the cellular mechanisms that influence hormone production (cholesterol being the starting point of the steroidal  hormones). However, if the cellular physiology is geared toward making cholesterol (typically from consuming too many carbohydrates and/or saturated fats) and not efficiently utilizing cholesterol  for the production of steroidal hormones, hormone production may be impaired. Hormone production of both males and females basically follow the same pathways; however, cholesterol and lipid metabolism are the controlling aspects concerning the female hormones, where as blood proteins are the controlling aspect concerning the male  hormones. The basic hormonal pathway is: Cholesterol ---> Progesterone ----> Testosterone ---> Estrogen Conditions associated with impaired cholesterol  metabolism include: Amenorrhea Hyper/hypotension Ovarian dysfunction Blushing/hot flashes Menopause Psoriasis Cold sweats Hot  flashes      Painful intercourse Stroke (hypertensive) Connective tissue  diseases Insomnia      Osteoporosis Testosterone Estrogen Issues Mood swings      Vaginal dryness Primary  Nutritive: "Aerobic  Support" supplies the lipids and synergistic nutrients required to support cholesterol metabolism as the initiating factor in the production of reproductive and other steroidal hormones. Secondary Nutritive: "Anabolic Support" supplies bee pollen, cucumber, ginger, and parsley  for the support of hormonal metabolism and protein anabolism. Medicinal Formula: "Hormonal-Rx Female or Hormonal-Rx Male" Dietary considerations: Decrease Increase or Add Potato Oils (olive, coconut,  etc.) Breads, grains, corn,  etc. Fish Refined carb's, pasta, etc. Papaya Animal Pineapple Chicken Ginger Egg Exercises: Upper and lower body strength training and aerobic activities. Patterns I thru XII BACK