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Hormone Nutrients Chewable

Hormone Nutrients Chewable is a breakable chewable that pairs micronized DHEA and pregnenolone with zinc, boron, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin C to support the hormone pathway at its source. It is designed for men and women whose DHEA and downstream hormone precursors are low or declining, whether from age, perimenopause or postmenopause, or sustained stress. These people may notice changes in energy, stress resilience, drive, motivation, mental clarity, or body composition. Fixed-dose capsules cannot flex as needs change from week to week or across a woman’s cycle. This formula solves that problem by letting you break each chewable to take a quarter, a half, or the whole piece.†

How It Works

DHEA and pregnenolone are cholesterol-derived precursors rather than finished hormones, which means the body must convert them into downstream hormones such as testosterone and estrogen. That conversion depends on cofactors, so this formula delivers the precursors together with zinc, boron, vitamin B6, magnesium, and vitamin C instead of leaving the body to source those nutrients on its own. The chewable format is designed for buccal absorption, which bypasses part of first-pass liver metabolism. Because both precursors are fat-soluble, taking them with a meal containing fat supports absorption through natural bile release. The breakable design lets you match your intake to what is actually happening in your life, since stress, age, and cycle phase all influence how much precursor support the body draws on. Hormone precursor support is gradual by nature, and most people notice a shift in energy, mood, or stress resilience within two to four weeks.†

Key Ingredients

Micronized DHEA is provided in micronized form, meaning it is processed into fine particles to support absorption. DHEA is a precursor the body uses to make testosterone and estrogen, and it is produced in both the adrenal glands and the brain. Levels naturally decline with age, and the body draws on DHEA to keep up with cortisol demand during periods of stress. In this formula, DHEA serves as the primary precursor supporting healthy energy, drive, libido, mood balance, motivation, and the foundation the body uses to maintain strength, muscle tone, and recovery as it ages.†

Pregnenolone is standardized to 98% purity for consistent, reliable potency. Pregnenolone is a cholesterol-derived precursor made in the adrenal glands and the brain, and it sits upstream in the hormone pathway. It supports mental clarity, focus, and memory as part of normal brain function, as well as everyday mood balance and motivation. In this formula, pregnenolone works alongside DHEA to provide broad precursor support for the hormone pathway.†

Zinc is included as a cofactor that supports healthy hormone production and signaling. In this formula, zinc helps support the hormones that carry the signal for drive and libido, and it contributes to the body’s ability to use the precursors provided rather than leaving them unsupported.†

Boron is included as a trace mineral cofactor that supports healthy hormone balance. In this formula, boron works with zinc and vitamin B6 to support the downstream hormones derived from DHEA, including those involved in drive and libido.†

Vitamin B6 is included as a cofactor that participates in many enzymatic processes throughout the body. In this formula, vitamin B6 supports healthy hormone signaling and works together with zinc and boron to help the body make use of the precursor support provided.†

Magnesium is included as a mineral cofactor involved in hundreds of enzymatic reactions. In this formula, magnesium supports the conversion processes the body relies on to use DHEA and pregnenolone, and it complements the formula’s role in supporting a healthy stress response.†

Vitamin C is included as a cofactor that the adrenal glands use heavily, particularly during periods of stress. In this formula, vitamin C supports adrenal function and a healthy stress response, which complements the role of DHEA and pregnenolone in replenishing the precursors that heavy stress depletes.†

Suggested Use

Take ¼, ½, or 1 chewable with a meal containing fat, ideally breakfast and no later than early afternoon, chewing once and allowing it to dissolve before swallowing, or use as directed by your healthcare professional.

How to Store

Keep closed in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.

Suitability

Hormone Nutrients Chewable is intended for adults whose DHEA and downstream hormone precursors are low or declining, which is the most common pattern with age. It is most relevant for men in their 40s and older who show low DHEA-S with elevated SHBG, for women in perimenopause and postmenopause, and for anyone under sustained stress, since chronic stress accelerates how quickly the adrenal glands use up DHEA. It also suits people who have tried hormone precursors before and found that a fixed dose never fit their needs. The formula is suitable for bariatric, methyl-sensitive, and vegetarian individuals. A DHEA-S blood test with your doctor before starting is recommended to confirm where your levels stand. Starting at the lower end of the range and adjusting from there allows you to find the amount that fits your body.†

Cautions & Warnings

This product is not for use by individuals under the age of 18 and should not be used if you are pregnant or nursing. It is also not recommended for women with PCOS or androgen excess. If testing shows elevated testosterone or elevated estrogen, this formula is not the right starting point, and you should talk with your doctor about alternatives such as Myo + D-Chiro Inositol for testosterone or Estrogen Nutrients for estrogen. Consult a physician or licensed qualified healthcare professional before use if you take hormone therapy or prescription hormone medication. The same applies if you have, or have a family history of, prostate cancer, prostate enlargement, heart disease, or low HDL cholesterol, or if you use any other dietary supplement, prescription drug, or over-the-counter drug. Do not exceed the recommended serving, as doing so may cause serious adverse health effects. Possible side effects include acne, oily skin, hair loss, facial hair growth in women, aggressiveness, irritability, nervousness, trouble sleeping, headaches, and increased estrogen levels. If any of these appear, reduce your dose or stop, and women in particular should scale back immediately at the first sign of acne, oily skin, or new hair growth. Discontinue use and contact 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. To report any adverse events, call 1-800-332-1088.

†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.

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