Not that I know of and I very much doubt it as it is a hormone not a vitamin/mineral. It is made in the ovaries after the egg has ovulated. It is amazing stuff- (natural progesterone, that is) that also does this (off a medical website):
~increases bone density (oestrogen slows the rate of bone loss, progesterone increases bone formation)
~protects against breast and endometrial cancer
~decreases fluid retention. Fluid retention is caused by either too much oestrogen or too little progesterone. Progesterone is a natural diuretic which prevents the fluid retention that can be caused by oestrogen. Synthetic progestins do not have the same effect.
~normalises blood clotting and blood pressure
~helps maintain normal blood sugar levels
~lowers LDL cholesterol
~improves libido
~reduces anxiety
~improves mood
~switches on oestrogen receptors so lower levels of oestrogen are more effective
~improves thyroid function (progesterone makes the thyroid hormone receptors more receptive to thyroid hormone).
~improves adrenal function
~enhances myelin formation in peripheral nerves
It is also used in some cases of postnatal depression.
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