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    GlossaryPregnenolone

    steroid hormone precursor to progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol

    Pregnenolone is a steroid hormone that serves as a precursor to various other hormones, including progesterone, estrogen, testosterone, and cortisol. It is synthesized from cholesterol in the adrenal glands, liver, and brain, playing a crucial role in the body's hormonal balance and overall health.

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