for complete monograph. The 'mother hormone' — precursor to ALL steroid hormones (cortisol, DHEA, testosterone, estrogen, progesterone). Supplementation at 10-50mg/day bypasses age-related steroidogenesis decline. NOT FDA-regulated as hormone. Can convert down ANY steroid pathway — unpredictable hormonal effects. --- *Reviewed by the Dose AI Research Team and Clinical Advisory Board* *Last updated: 2026-04-06*
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