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Endogenous Hormone Feedstock

Meaning

Endogenous Hormone Feedstock represents the pool of internally produced precursor molecules that are immediately available for the final steps of active hormone synthesis within the body. This is a more precise concept than general raw material, specifically denoting the intermediate steroids like pregnenolone, DHEA, and androstenedione that are already present in the circulation or stored in endocrine tissues. This feedstock is the critical link between the initial cholesterol cleavage and the final production of potent hormones such as testosterone and estradiol. The size and composition of this pool are clinically significant indicators of adrenal and gonadal reserve capacity.