The benefits of the “mother hormone” for memory, stress, and sleep
By Mike Mahler
Pregnenolone is a steroidal hormone often called the “mother hormone” because it’s the precursor to DHEA, progesterone, cortisol, testosterone, and estrogen. It plays a key role in hormonal balance and cognitive function. Here are the top evidence-based benefits of pregnenolone: 🔹 1. Supports Cognitive Function 🧠 Nicknamed the “memory hormone” in the 1940s due to early promising research. 🔹 2. …