Pregnenolone Quest
This test measures Pregnenolone levels to diagnose potential imbalance of this important hormone.
What is this test?
The Pregnenolone Test (Mass Spectrometry) evaluates your Pregnenolone levels to identify a potential deficiency. Pregnenolone Is considered the “mother of hormones” because steroidal hormones like Testosterone and Estrogen are created from it. Therefore, a Pregnenolone deficiency can lead to hormone imbalance symptoms. Pregnenolone also helps support cognitive function, brain development, mood, and more.
Pregnenolone levels naturally decrease as a result of aging, which can lead to symptoms like lowered sex drive, fatigue, mood issues like depression, impaired memory, and unwelcome changes to body composition.
Mass Spectrometry is a testing process that allows the Pregnenolone to be measured by its mass-to-charge ratio, which can provide more a precise measurement.
Who is this test for?
If you are experiencing the symptoms listed above, this test can identify whether a Pregnenolone deficiency is the cause. This test can also diagnose rare genetic conditions like Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH), which can limit hormone production in the adrenal glands.