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- noun biochemistry A steroid
prohormone involved in thesteroidogenesis ofprogesterone ,mineralocorticoids ,glucocorticoids ,androgens , andestrogens .
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Testosterone production was induced either by activators of the cAMP/PKA pathway (hCG and dbcAMP) or substrates of steroidogenesis [22 (R) - hydroxy-cholesterol (22 (R) - OH-C), which is a substrate for the P450scc enzyme, and pregnenolone, which is the product of the P450scc-catalyzed step]
BioMed Central - Latest articles Janaina Couto 2010
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This has led to a market in synthetically made steroids that are promoted for their health benefits, such as pregnenolone and DHEA.
Science Blog 2010
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We use bio-identical hormones such as pregnenolone and progesterone (if found to be deficient) to treat anxiety, and some natural substances such as GABA and 5-OH-tryptophan and other substances; sometimes herbals proven to be safe and effective.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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We use bio-identical hormones such as pregnenolone and progesterone (if found to be deficient) to treat anxiety, and some natural substances such as GABA and 5-OH-tryptophan and other substances; sometimes herbals proven to be safe and effective.
PhysOrg.com - latest science and technology news stories 2010
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The label of ExtenZe, which claims to be a "sexual enhancement supplement," mentions DHEA and another steroid called pregnenolone as primary ingredients.
Olympic 400-meter champ LaShawn Merritt tests positive for steroid 2010
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I have found that pregnenolone supplementation is a very effective weight loss tool.
Dr. Eric Braverman: Weight Loss Resolutions Often Require More Than "Eat Less, Exercise More" 2009
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Dr. Braverman also suggests boosting brain chemicals with supplements and bioidentical hormones like human-growth hormone and pregnenolone, a steroid.
Diet Books for the New Year: Sassy Water and Lemon Juice 2009
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Most of these bioidentical hormones are not new on the market: they have been available for over 20 years, and are so lacking in side effects that they are frequently sold over the counter as supplements, including Vitamin D2, 3, pregnenolone, progesterone, DHEA, and melatonin.
Dr. Eric Braverman: Weight Loss Resolutions Often Require More Than "Eat Less, Exercise More" 2009
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Yet at the same time they took me to task for my "peculiar" suggestion that losing weight is connected to boosting brain chemicals with supplements and bioidentical hormones like human-growth hormone and pregnenolone, a steroid.
Dr. Eric Braverman: Weight Loss Resolutions Often Require More Than "Eat Less, Exercise More" 2009
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Dr. Mike, what do you think of DHEA and/or pregnenolone supplementation?
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