Aldosterone

Aldosterone
Abbreviation	ALD, ALDO
Molecular formula	C₂₁H₂₈O₅
Type	Mineralocorticoid steroid hormone
Administration	N/A
Bioavailability	N/A
Synonyms	Aldocorten, Electrocortin, 18-Oxocorticosterone, 18-Aldocorticosterone
Source	Not supplemented - endogenous toxin, produced in the zona glomerulosa (outer layer) of the adrenal cortex.
Ray's verdict	Negative - an "endogenous toxin." Aldosterone and parathyroid hormone interfere with mitochondrial energy production the same way polyunsaturated fats do, intensifying hypothyroidism or glucose deficiency. People are now starting to speak of it as an endogenous toxin that activates so many stress reactions. Serotonin is a major factor in turning it on. Salt intake suppresses aldosterone (increased salt → lower aldosterone). Progesterone protects against aldosterone's harmful effects. New anti-aldosterone drugs for hypertension/heart failure are recognized for their similarity to progesterone.