Hormone Precursor to Support Mood and Memory*
Pure Encapsulations calls pregnenolone a “natural precursor to over 150 steroid hormones,”* and notes that in the body it is converted to DHEA and/or progesterone.
Who I Reach For This With
- Adults 18 and older, with a practitioner's guidance, who want support for healthy memory and positive mood
- Patients whose hormone picture has been reviewed and where a precursor is the preferred route
- Anyone being monitored over time rather than self-dosing
What Makes This Form Different
- 30 mg of pregnenolone (3-beta-hydroxy-5-pregnen-20-one) in each (size 3) vegetarian capsule, with a 10 mg option also available from Pure
- Made from diosgenin extracted from wild yam, through a proprietary synthetic process
- Pure notes that in the body it is converted to DHEA and/or progesterone, which is why dose and follow-up matter
- Vegan capsule, free from wheat, soy, dairy, eggs, GMOs and gluten
What Pure Encapsulations Says It Supports*
- “Supports memory”*
- “Promotes positive mood”*
- “Natural precursor to over 150 steroid hormones”*
How It Fits Into a Protocol
Pregnenolone is a practitioner-guided product. It is a hormone precursor, so I use it with labs and symptom review, not as a casual add-on. It sits alongside DHEA 25 mg when the adrenal picture calls for it, and with Adaptocrine for general stress-axis support. Check with your prescribing provider before adding this, especially if you take any prescription or over-the-counter medication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is pregnenolone a hormone?
Pure Encapsulations describes it as a hormone precursor, a natural precursor to over 150 steroid hormones. That is why Pure’s label carries a detailed warning, listed below.
30 mg or 10 mg?
Pure makes both. This listing is the 30 mg capsule. Dose is individual, so start where your practitioner directs.
Who should talk to their provider first?
Everyone. Pure's warning lists several conditions and any other supplement or medication use. Read it below before starting.
Supplement Facts: Serving size 1 capsule. Each (size 3) vegetarian capsule contains: Pregnenolone (3-beta-hydroxy-5-pregnen-20-one) 30 mg. Other ingredients: hypoallergenic plant fiber (cellulose), vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water).
Suggested Use: 1 capsule daily, with a meal or as directed by your healthcare professional. 180 capsules per bottle.
Warnings: Pure Encapsulations states: "NOT FOR USE BY INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS. DO NOT USE IF PREGNANT OR NURSING. Consult a physician or licensed qualified healthcare professional before using this product if you have, or have a family history of, breast cancer, prostate cancer, prostate enlargement, heart disease, low 'good' cholesterol (HDL), or if you are using any other dietary supplement, prescription drug or over-the-counter drug. Do not exceed recommended serving. Exceeding recommended serving may cause serious adverse health effects. Possible side effects include acne, hair loss, hair growth on the face (in women), aggressiveness, irritability and increased levels of estrogen. Discontinue use and call a physician or licensed qualified healthcare professional immediately if you experience rapid heartbeat, dizziness, blurred vision or other similar symptoms. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN."
Ships direct from Pure Encapsulations — never third-party or gray-market stock. Every bottle comes straight from their facility, so lot numbers and expiration dates are exactly what Pure shipped.
Selected by Dr. Lorn Allison, DN.
*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.
