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Steroid Precursor Supplementation

Meaning

Steroid Precursor Supplementation involves the clinical administration of molecules that serve as biochemical building blocks, or precursors, for the body’s endogenous production of steroid hormones, such as cholesterol derivatives like DHEA or pregnenolone. This therapeutic strategy is designed to support the adrenal glands and gonads by providing ample raw material, thereby optimizing the entire steroid synthesis cascade. The goal is to gently and physiologically stimulate the body’s natural hormone production, avoiding the suppressive effects often associated with direct exogenous hormone replacement. It is a nuanced approach to addressing mild to moderate age-related hormonal decline.