Progesterone

Progesterone can support calm and sleep, but should be used with guidance and proper testing.

Strong consensus

For hormone replacement therapy.

Sourced from the doctors, PhDs and clinicians behind Entrain. Updated

The strongest voice

“there's a reason why you only want progesterone the last two weeks of the month... if you're giving a woman progesterone all month long... they're not getting any of those benefits.”

a registered holistic nutritionist · source video · 00:18:00

In their own words

One faithful sentence per source, linked to the moment it was said; quiet chips mark where money is involved.

a nutritional sciences PhD recommend
“Progesterone is a hormone and should not be taken without checking levels first”

a nutritional sciences PhD · source video · 00:02:30

a board-certified cardiologist conditional
“May be safe if dosed appropriately under medical supervision.”

a board-certified cardiologist · source video · 00:14:00

a Harvard-trained gynecologist recommend
“Progesterone alone does not increase clotting factors unlike methoxy progesterone acetate which is much more potent and associated with cardiovascular risks.”

a Harvard-trained gynecologist · source video · 00:14:32

a registered holistic nutritionist recommend
“Progesterone supplementation in early pregnancy can reduce miscarriage risk and improve child outcomes.”

a registered holistic nutritionist · source video · 00:21:30

a certified nutrition specialist against
“Hormones affect many pathways and supplementing without supervision can cause unintended effects.”

a certified nutrition specialist · source video · 00:47:30

a performance scientist with a psychology PhD recommend
“Progesterone and estrogen are the appropriate treatment path for sleep disruption in menopause rather than sedatives.”

a performance scientist with a psychology PhD · Instagram reel · 00:00:50

Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.

Journaling

Journaling can help process emotions, reflect on experiences, and support overall mental health.

Strong consensus

“jamie pennebaker's work i really like the idea of the importance of journaling the importance of getting your emotions out you know reflecting on the experience on paper or electronically”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:26:30

Social connection

Social connection is foundational for well-being and supports both mental and physical health throughout life.

Strong consensus

“it's so important that we do spend time with people we love and trust and we build those relationships through through having meals with others through going to social events”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:01:30

Parasympathetic activation

Prioritizing rest and digest states helps balance stress and recovery.

Strong consensus

“We actually have to actively pursue a more parasympathetic state in order to achieve it today I think it's kind of an unprecedented time for our species”

a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD · source video · 00:55:30