Pregnenolone is known as the mother – or master – hormone. All of the major hormones, including DHEA, estrogen, testosterone, progesterone and melatonin, are derived from it. An insufficiency of pregnenolone can lead to shortages in these downstream hormones. Pregnenolone is made from cholesterol and declines with age, stress, depression, exposure to environmental toxins and over-stimulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.

Supplementing with DHEA can help support a youthful and strong body by fighting fat accumulation, increasing energy levels, improving libido, and providing structural support to bones during the aging process. Optimized levels of DHEA can be converted into androgens and estrogens, supporting numerous tissues and functions, as needed for the individual. DHEA is an essential hormone in slowing aging and reducing the damaging effects of chronic stress. Its role as a counterbalance to the hormone cortisol is at the very core of vitality and resistance to illness. Through supplementation of DHEA, as well as other substances such as pregnenolone and licorice root extract – especially when guided by salivary hormone test results – a large assortment of symptoms can be avoided, and vitality restored.