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Pregnenolone is a natural hormone made from cholesterol in
our adrenal glands. Hormones are chemical messengers that tell our organs and cells what
to do. This "grandmother" hormone is the biolgical precursor to DHEA also known
as the hormone balancer. It has the special ability to increase the levels of steroid
hormones which are dificient or reduce and levels of excess circulating hormones.
Pregnenolone is synthesized inside the mitochondria was found to be the basic precursor
for the production of ALL the human steroid hormones, including DHEA, Progesterone,
Estrogen, Testosterone, Cortisone, Cortisol and Aldosterone.
- Protection from high cortisol/cortisone: Cortisol levels
increase with normal aging causing immune impairment, atherosclerosis, and neuronal
injury. Pregnenolone protects against adrenal atrophy when withdrawing cortisone therapy.
Pregnenolone helps protect against the effects of elevated cortisol including atrophy of
the skin, osteoporosis, arthritis and allergies (acts as an anti-inflammatory).
- Pregnenolone and Multiple Sclerois: Administration of either
pregnenolone in mice also promoted myelin (membrane that surrounds our brain and nervous
system) formation and repair during nerve regeneration. The degeneration of the myelin
sheath is the main problem in multiple sclerosis.
- Brain and memory Function: Our neurological function is
precisely controlled by hormones that synchronize organ and cell function. Some of the
most exciting effects of Pregnenolone is its amazing memory-enhancing effects.
Pregnenolone has been found to play an vital role in the acquisition of knowledge and the
long term memory. Several studies have shown that Pregnenolone boosted memory and learning
ability in subjects. This neuro-steroid improves the transmission of nerve impulses and
facilitates communication between brain cells.
- Stress and Fatigue: Many studies have indicated that a daily
dose of 50 mg of pregnenolone reduced fatigue and stress. It produces adrenal steroids to
That influence our resistance to stress and help recover our adrenal glands from
exhaustion. Other studies indicate that people with chronic depression have only half the
levels of Pregnenolone they should have.
Pregnenolone does not seem to have any negative side effects. No reports of side
effects have been reported even after decades of use. It is also speculated that
pregnenolone is highly discriminative as it converts to other hormones only as they are
needed by the body. This reduces the risk for side effects which is sometimes experienced
with DHEA and other hormone precursers when taken in excess. |