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Pregnenolone Neuro-Precursor

Meaning

Pregnenolone Neuro-Precursor describes the pivotal role of the steroid hormone pregnenolone as the foundational molecule in the synthesis cascade for nearly all other steroid hormones, including androgens, estrogens, and cortisol, while also functioning directly as a neurosteroid in the central nervous system. Synthesized primarily from cholesterol in the adrenal glands, gonads, and the brain itself, pregnenolone is essential for maintaining endocrine equilibrium and directly modulates neuronal excitability and synaptic function. Its dual capacity is critical for both systemic hormonal health and localized brain function.