Prostaglandin E1
Also known as: PGE1
Description
Prostaglandin E1 is a type of Series 1 Prostaglandin.
Health Benefits of Prostaglandin E1
Cardiovascular System
PGE1 may alleviate Angina (by dilating the Blood Vessels). [1]
PGE1 may improve Blood Circulation (by dilating the Blood Vessels). [2]
PGE1 may inhibit abnormal Blood Clotting. [3].
PGE1 may dilate (expand) the Blood Vessels (i.e. causes ). [4]
PGE1 may help to prevent Heart Attacks (by preventing abnormal Blood Clotting). [5]
PGE1 may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients (by dilating the Blood Vessels). [6]
PGE1 may improve Blood Circulation in Intermittent Claudication patients. [7]
PGE1 may help to prevent Stroke (by preventing abnormal Blood Clotting). [8]
PGE1 may help to prevent Thrombosis (by preventing abnormal Blood Clotting). [9]
Cells
PGE1 may inhibit the release of Arachidonic Acid from Cell Membranes. [10]
Excretory System
PGE1 may enhance the ability of the Kidneys to remove excess Water from the body (i.e. it functions as a diuretic).
Immune System
PGE1 may help to prevent some forms of Cancer.
PGE1 may enhance the function of the Immune System.
PGE1 may reduce Inflammation. [11]
Insufficient production of PGE1 may be responsible for some of the symptoms of Sjogren Syndrome. [12]
PGE1 is a precursor for the production of White Blood Cells:
PGE1 may enhance the function of T-Lymphocytes. [13]
Metabolism
PGE1 may inhibit the endogenous production of Cholesterol. [14]
Exogenous PGE1 (administered via injection) may prevent (the Alcoholic form of) Cirrhosis of the Liver (also known as Alcohol-induced Fatty Liver). [15]
PGE1 may alleviate Diabetes Mellitus (by improving the effectiveness of Insulin) and Diabetes Mellitus patients are often found to have sub-optimal production of PGE1. [16]
PGE1 may alleviate Obesity (this occurs from PGE1 stimulating the production of Brown Adipose Tissue and from PGE1 stimulating Adenyl Cyclase resulting in increased production of cyclic AMP (cAMP) - a compound that stimulates ). [17]
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