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Hormonal Substrate Foundation

Meaning

The Hormonal Substrate Foundation refers to the essential precursor molecules, primarily cholesterol and specific amino acids, along with necessary cofactors like vitamins and minerals, required for the de novo synthesis of all steroid and peptide hormones. Cholesterol, for example, serves as the backbone for the entire steroidogenesis cascade, producing cortisol, testosterone, and estrogen. Ensuring an adequate supply and efficient conversion of these foundational substrates is the initial, non-negotiable step for maintaining optimal endocrine function and preventing hormonal deficiencies. Deficiencies in this foundation can cascade into systemic endocrine imbalance.