Pregnenolone Delayed Release 30mg 60s

Pregnenolone is a hormone precursor, which is produced in the human body from cholesterol. Pregnenolone is dynamic as it can convert into different substances the body requires such as estrogen, progesterone testosterone, and cortisol. Pregnenolone is fat soluble and therefore easily absorbed into the body. The deficiencies of Pregnenolone can be assessed by labwork. 

Potential causes of suboptimal synthesis of pregnenolone: 

• Lifestyle factors: Sleep deprivation, malnutrition, mal-absorption, excessive exercise, excessive stress, malnutrition, vegetarian diets. 
• Hypothyroidism 
• Corticosteroid treatment (e.g., cortisone/prednisone) 
• Chronic Stress. 
• Aging: The average production of pregnenolone decreases with age. 
• Cholesterol-lowering therapy.

Who should not take Pregnenolone: Because of it very plausible hormonal metabolite, it is not suitable during hormonal cancers such as adrenals breast and prostate, etc. Not recommended for pregnant women, during lactation, individuals with a non-cancerous brain tumor, patients with epilepsy or any seizures.