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Steroid Hormone Foundation

Meaning

The Steroid Hormone Foundation refers to the fundamental biochemical pathway and the initial precursor molecules required for the synthesis of all downstream steroid hormones, including glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and sex steroids like testosterone and estrogen. Cholesterol is the essential starting molecule for this foundation, which is converted to pregnenolone, the primary building block. A robust foundation is clinically critical for maintaining systemic hormonal balance and resilience across the entire endocrine system.