Is Progesterone vegetarian?

Progesterone is a naturally occurring steroid sex hormone involved in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. In commercial applications it is typically produced by chemical synthesis from plant-derived steroid precursors such as diosgenin, though it can also be derived from animal sources.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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