Pregnenolone
has been called "the grandmother of all steroid hormones." The body manufactures it from cholesterol, and then uses it to make testosterone, cortisone, progesterone, estrogen, DHEA, androstenedione, aldosterone, and all other hormones in the "steroid" family.

One reason given for using pregnenolone is that the level of many of these hormones declines with age. By taking pregnenolone supplements, proponents say, you can keep all your hormones at youthful levels.

Pregnenolone may help play a role in:

• Improved memory
• Improved mood
• Improved energy levels
• PMS relief
• Menopause relief
• Hormone replacement
• Stress reduction
• Immunity
• Arthritis
• ...and other conditions.

Pregnenolone can easily be converted into DHEA which in turn is converted into androgens, estrogens, and other steroids. Pregnenolone has the ability to form other hormones such as progesterone.

Pregnenolone production like DHEA declines with age. It is estimated that Pregnenolone production is 50-60 percent less at age 75 than 35.

Brain function including mood, memory and thinking may be enhanced by administration of 20 mg of Pregnenolone every day for two weeks. Taking Pregnenolone may also help you feel more mentally energized,with improved memory, increased alertness, and a feeling of being more focused.