Pregnenolone
Half-life
3 hr
Time to Peak
2 hr
Steady State
~1 days
Dose Range
10–100 mg
Frequency
Daily
Overview
Neurosteroid and master hormone precursor sometimes supplemented on TRT. Sits at the top of the steroidogenesis pathway — converts downstream to DHEA, progesterone, cortisol, testosterone, and estrogen.
Mechanism of Action
Steroid hormone synthesised from cholesterol. Serves as the precursor for all steroid hormones. Also has direct neurosteroid activity (GABA-A modulation, NMDA receptor enhancement).
Dosing Information
| Route | Dose Range | Half-life | Tmax | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oral | 10–100 mg | 3 hr | 2 hr | Daily |
Used in Regimens
Pregnenolone is not currently part of any catalog regimen.
Data Sources
- Peer-reviewed Pregnenolone as a neurosteroid and hormone precursor
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