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Pregnenolone
is a steroid hormone naturally synthesized from
cholesterol, primarily within the human adrenal
gland. Like DHEA, pregnenolone serves as an
intermediary in the biosynthetic pathway between
cholesterol and the sex steroids, testosterone
and estradiol.
This important hormone
is actually a precursor to DHEA and other
anabolic hormones in the body, and researchers
theorize that supplementing with this
building-block steroid may mean less DHEA is
required.
Pregnenolone plays an
important role in balancing the biochemical
mechanisms in the body. Anabolic (processes that
build up body tissue) and catabolic (processes
that break down body tissue) metabolic processes
are maintained in optimum balance by an array of
controls, which include the steroid hormones.
However, as the body ages, the balance between
these two processes alters. Levels of steroids
such as cortisol can increase, while levels of
other steroids, such as DHEA and pregnenolone,
decrease.
Pregnenolone has been
shown in a number of animal studies to have a
positive effect on brain function, including
mood, memory, and cognition. Pregnenolone may
also be helpful for those undergoing extreme
physical and mental stress, such as athletes.
Researchers believe it may have the ability to
increase energy and enhance the body's
recuperative abilities after exercise.
Pregnenolone may:
- Enhance brain
function
- Optimize the body's
recuperative ability after exercise
- Be an important
precursor to DHEA and other hormones*
Directions:
Take 1 capsule daily or follow the advice of
your health care professional.
NOTE:
If you are pregnant or lactating, planning to
become pregnant, on hormone therapy (including
estrogen, oral contraceptive agents, or
corticosteroids), under the age of 40, or have a
preexisting medical condition, consult your
health care professional before using
Pregnenolone.
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