Often called the Master Gland, a part of the endocrine system and a pea sized gland resting behind the hollow of your nose and attached to the brain. This gland is responsible for taking messages from the hypothalamus and sending the message to regulate hormone production in the Thyroid, Testes/Ovaries, and Adrenal glands to name a few of the highlights. The pituitary gland is also responsible or in correlation with additional hormone production within the body. General well-being, and vital bodily functions rely on this gland to perform for homeostasis and enhanced functionality alike.
There are many foods, and lifestyle changes that can benefit your pituitary gland and thereby your good health. Be sure to read more specifically on how the pituitary gland influences much of your health and well-being, especially if performance enhancement is what you are looking for. Testosterone, Thyroid, Estrogen, and HGH all rely on a good working pituitary gland. The importance of each is a vital functionality precursor, influencer, or requirement if humans are to find optimal physical training capacity increases.
The Posterior section of the Pituitary gland works with the kidney functions. The types of hormones produced from the pituitary gland for your deeper examination as to cause and effect for your health and wellness or any potential lifestyle adaptations or adjustments include:
· ACTH - Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
· ADH - Anti-diuretic Hormone, or Vasopressin
· FSH - Follicle-stimulating Hormone
· GH - Growth Hormone
· LH - Luteinizing Hormone
· PRL - Prolactin
· TSH - Thyroid-stimulating Hormone