Finally Got Pregnenolone and DHEA.

[warmouth]

I took Kels advice and got some Preg and DHEA. Both are micronized and the Preg is 50mg, the DHEA is 25mg. Did I over shoot it on the 50mg pregnenolone? What would be the normal dosing protocol for these two combined? Thanks alot!

[booku]

I took Kels advice and got some Preg and DHEA. Both are micronized and the Preg is 50mg, the DHEA is 25mg. Did I over shoot it on the 50mg pregnenolone? What would be the normal dosing protocol for these two combined? Thanks alot!

Well have you had blood tests for these two hormones? If not, I would start conservative.

Read the sticky:

http://forums.steroid.com/showthread...w#.UPm53ydEH9U


preg: 50-200 mg daily
dhea: 25-100 mg daily

start at the low end of the range, and then go get blood tested after 6 weeks, only reliable way.

Also, how old are you and what is your complete protocol? And have any blood work?

[HRTstudent]

Take them with food too.

Blood testing for pregnenolone is questionable, but some recommend it just as a good measure. DHEAs (sulfate) is reliable to test in the blood.

Ideally, I would take DHEA and pregnenolone split up unless the doses were real small. If I was on 50mg DHEA, I'd rather take 25 twice, etc etc with preg except id probably split that over 100.

[warmouth]

BW is done monthly, as I am on Accutane at the moment. Total test before TRT was 330. After a couple of months, 600ish. Not as high I I want, but my dr is happy there and it is much better than before. Not sure if I have had the preg tested, but will check. I was told by Kel and a few other guys I know personally, that preg and DHEA are almost no brainers while on TRT, and doctors never mention them. A guy at the nutrition shop told me that Preg can cause some muscle growth to an extent, much like a mild oral steriod . I dont know this to be true, but it sounded good anyways.

[ctenosaura]

Take them with food too.

The sticky says to take them on an empty stomach

[HRTstudent]

The sticky says to take them on an empty stomach

I don't know why it says that but id like to see why... hormones are almost always improved with fat intake because they are fat soluble. I'm not saying I'm 100% right on this, but id be genuinely suprised if DHEA absorption is hindered and not improved by taking it with food/fat.

for what its worth, I take DHEA with fish oil and my breakfast and 25mg almost tripled my dhea...

[HRTstudent]

BW is done monthly, as I am on Accutane at the moment. Total test before TRT was 330. After a couple of months, 600ish. Not as high I I want, but my dr is happy there and it is much better than before. Not sure if I have had the preg tested, but will check. I was told by Kel and a few other guys I know personally, that preg and DHEA are almost no brainers while on TRT, and doctors never mention them. A guy at the nutrition shop told me that Preg can cause some muscle growth to an extent, much like a mild oral steriod. I dont know this to be true, but it sounded good anyways.

don't listen to people who sell you supplements in a store. this is a general rule that will serve you well IMO....

pregnenolone is nothing like a "mild oral steroid " as well.

[ctenosaura]

I don't know why it says that but id like to see why... hormones are almost always improved with fat intake because they are fat soluble. I'm not saying I'm 100% right on this, but id be genuinely suprised if DHEA absorption is hindered and not improved by taking it with food/fat.
for what its worth, I take DHEA with fish oil and my breakfast and 25mg almost tripled my dhea...

So give me "advices". As of now I take 50mg pregnenolone and 50mg DHEA once I wake up. Would it be better to take both with fish oil caps? Im taking the fish oil caps and my other supplements later when I eat.

[TMan96]

I am currently taking 50mg a day of DHEA (micronized) but I am not taking Preg. Last time I had my blood drawn I was at the very bottom of the range for DHEA-S which is why I started taking the DHEA. I have not had my bw redone again yet.

Is there any disadvantage to only taking the DHEA? I had a hard time finding locally and did not want to mail order.

Will my new BW tell the whole story?

[HRTstudent]

So give me "advices". As of now I take 50mg pregnenolone and 50mg DHEA once I wake up. Would it be better to take both with fish oil caps? Im taking the fish oil caps and my other supplements later when I eat.

I would take the fish oil and preg and DHEA all with breakfast.

If I split the doses, I would simply take it with lunch or dinner.