Napoleon Bonaparte: The Little Corporal who built an Empire. The Napoleon complex. Diminutive in stature but towering in influence â few figures in history stand taller than Napoleon Bonaparte. Loved by his men, feared by his foes, the Duke of Wellington claimed he was worth 40,000 men on the battlefield.
One of the little known effects of progesterone is that it has a calming effect by activating the GABA receptor sites. GABA is our most calming, inhibitory neurotransmitter and effective against some forms of epilepsy. Progesterone boosts the immune system. It is also neuroprotective and helps stabilize blood sugar.
Along with its needed effects, progesterone may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking progesterone: More common. Chest pain; chills; cold or flu-like symptoms; cough or hoarseness