Pregnenolone, Mass Spectrometry LabCorp

Pregnenolone is known as 'the mother hormone'. All other steroids, including testosterone and estrogen are derived from this important hormone. For this reason, optimal blood levels of pregnenolone are critical for healthy hormone balance. However, pregnenolone does even more than just this. This hormone is important for proper brain development, cognition, memory, and mood. These dramatic effects not he brain are why pregnenolone is known as a neuro-active steroid. Fasting is not required for this test and it is recommended to take all medications as prescribed. Pregnenolone supplements should be taken approximately 2 hours prior blood draw.