101 Ways to Boost Testosterone Naturally Episode 7: Pregnenolone Steal

We are discussing the natural enhancement of testosterone, which is a common issue for many people. This involves something known as the pregnenolone steal, where the body produces LDL and pregnenolone. Under significant stress, resources are diverted to produce the catabolic hormone cortisol, which manages stress, pain, and inflammation. Consequently, less is allocated to the anabolic side, which generates sex hormones. High cortisol levels during testing indicate depleted sex hormones. Therefore, one of the strategies is to reduce cortisol levels by managing stress, whether internal or external, to rebalance hormones like DHEA and cortisol, which is a crucial step in boosting testosterone.