pregnenolone
/prɛɡˈnɛnəloʊn/
noun
- A steroid hormone produced naturally in the body that is a precursor to other hormones such as progesterone and cortisol.
- The body converts pregnenolone into other important hormones as needed.
- Doctors measure pregnenolone levels to assess adrenal gland health.
- Pregnenolone is sometimes taken as a supplement to support memory and brain function.