The Precursor Hormone, in Drops, So You Can Start Low
Pregnenolone sits upstream of DHEA, progesterone, and cortisol. When the whole steroid line is running thin, it's sometimes the better place to start than DHEA itself. Apex's liquid delivers 5 mg per 10 drops, which is a quarter to a sixth of the usual capsule dose. Apex formulates it to support energy levels and the adrenals, and notes it may also support brain function, including mild memory loss associated with normal aging. Apex also points out that certain hormones taken as a liquid can avoid the first liver pass, which may reduce their conversion to other hormones.*
Who I Reach For This With
- Adults with low pregnenolone or low across-the-board steroid labs
- The foggy, flat, low-drive pattern in midlife, after labs
- Anyone who needs to start at 5 mg rather than 25 or 30
- People who prefer drops to capsules
What Makes This Form Different
The store carries three other pregnenolones at fixed capsule doses: Pure 30 mg, Douglas 25 mg, and Klaire 25 mg micronized. Apex's liquid is the one for small, adjustable doses and for liquid delivery.
How It Fits Into a Protocol
Morning dosing, labs before and at 8 to 12 weeks, usually with Adaptocrine doing the adrenal-steadying work alongside. If DHEA is also low, Apex liquid DHEA is the matching product.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a lab first?
Yes. This is a hormone precursor and I don't guess at it.
What does Apex warn about?
Not for anyone under 18 or pregnant or nursing. Consult a physician first if you have, or have a family history of, prostate cancer or enlargement, heart disease, or low HDL, or take any medication. Apex lists possible side effects including acne, hair changes, irritability, and increased estrogen, and says to stop and call a physician for rapid heartbeat, dizziness, or blurred vision.
Pregnenolone or DHEA?
Depends on the labs. Pregnenolone when the whole line is low; DHEA when DHEA-S specifically is low. Sometimes both.
Suggested Use: Take 10 drops (0.255 mL) 1 to 3 times a day, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Shake well. About 230 servings per bottle. Adults 18 and over only.
Selected by Dr. Lorn Allison, DN.
Ships direct from Apex Energetics — never third-party or gray-market stock. Apex sells only through licensed practitioners, so every bottle leaves their facility the week it is ordered.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
