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Pregnenolone 10mg – Steroid Hormone Precursor & Cognitive Support
Understanding Hormone Production, Stress Response & Brain Health
Pregnenolone is a naturally occurring steroid hormone precursor produced primarily in the body from cholesterol. Often referred to as the “mother hormone,” it sits near the beginning of several important steroid hormone pathways.
Pregnenolone contributes to the body’s production of several hormones, including progesterone, DHEA and cortisol. Through additional metabolic steps, these pathways can also contribute to the production of testosterone and estrogen.
How Does Pregnenolone Work?
Pregnenolone serves as a starting point for several interconnected hormone pathways:
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Progesterone: Pregnenolone can be converted into progesterone, an important hormone involved in reproductive and other physiological functions.
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DHEA: Another pathway converts pregnenolone into DHEA, which can contribute to androgen and estrogen production.
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Testosterone and Estrogen: DHEA can eventually contribute to testosterone production, and testosterone can be converted into estradiol through an enzyme called aromatase.
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Cortisol: Pregnenolone also participates in the pathway that produces cortisol, an important adrenal hormone involved in the body’s stress response.
Why Does This Matter?
Hormone production is a complex process. Although pregnenolone is a precursor to progesterone, it does not selectively convert into progesterone. Its downstream conversion depends on individual enzyme activity, tissue requirements and other physiological factors.
This is an important distinction, particularly for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, when changes in hormone production and metabolism can influence overall hormonal balance.
At Platt Wellness, we believe that understanding the interconnected relationship between hormones is essential. Supporting hormone health is not simply about increasing one hormone; it is about understanding the body’s broader endocrine system.
Product Details
Each quick-dissolve, scored tablet provides 10 mg of pregnenolone, allowing for incremental dosing under the guidance of a qualified healthcare professional.
Ingredients:
Pregnenolone 10 mg.
Other ingredients: Isomalt, natural cane sugar, citric acid, croscarmellose sodium, potassium bicarbonate, natural cherry flavor, sodium stearyl fumarate, stearic acid and silicon dioxide.
Suggested Use: Follow the product label or the recommendation of your healthcare professional.
Important Considerations
Pregnenolone is a hormone precursor, not a targeted progesterone replacement. Supplementation may influence multiple steroid hormone pathways, including pathways involved in estrogen, testosterone and cortisol production.
Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use, particularly if you are using hormone replacement therapy, have a hormone-sensitive condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or take medications that may affect hormone metabolism.
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.