Pregnenolone & Corticosteroids in Brain Health | Sherwood Brown | Episode 293
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This episode discusses the role of pregnenolone and corticosteroids in brain health and their potential in treating mood and substance abuse disorders.
Send us Fan Mail Pregnenolone, a neurosteroid derived from cholesterol, affects brain activity and shows promise for treating mood and substance abuse disorders. TOPICS DISCUSSED: Steroid Biosynthesis: Cholesterol converted to pregnenolone, the precursor for all steroid hormones including cortisol, aldosterone, and sex hormones.Corticosteroids: Synthetic versions like prednisone primarily target glucocorticoid receptors for anti-inflammatory uses but can impact mood and cognition.Pregnenolone...
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