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Pregnenolone 10 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Vital Nutrients

Capsule Category: Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

Pregnenolone 10 mg is a dietary supplement by Vital Nutrients with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for memory and cognitive support, anxiety and stress, anti-aging.Based on those ingredients, 82 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are Pregnenolone. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pregnenolone 10 mg by Vital Nutrients

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains one active ingredient: pregnenolone 10 mg per capsule. Pregnenolone is a hormone precursor — your body naturally makes it, and it's the raw material from which your brain and body manufacture estrogens, progesterone, testosterone, and other steroid hormones.

The inactive ingredients are rice powder, cellulose, and silica.

Does it work?

Couldn't assess
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

This is a single-ingredient Pregnenolone product and its label doesn't state a use — see Pregnenolone's own graded uses on its monograph.

Why this rating?
  • We looked at the product name, claims, and label statements and couldn't find a stated purpose to grade.

The evidence on pregnenolone isn't established in the data we hold. Our monograph lists several conditions — alcohol use disorder, Alzheimer's disease, autism spectrum disorder, back pain, and bipolar disorder — but for each one, the rating is insufficient reliable evidence to rate.

That means the research either hasn't been done, is too small or weak, or is simply too mixed to draw a conclusion.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Pregnenolone

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Pregnenolone is generally well tolerated when taken by mouth. That said, it's a hormone with limited human safety data, so you should use it only under guidance from your own healthcare professional.

Common side effects reported in trials include acne, agitation, diarrhea, drowsiness, excitement, hair loss, sweating, and tremor. Less commonly, skin rashes with burning sensations (possibly light-related) and changes in mood or appetite have been reported.

Don't take pregnenolone during pregnancy — hormone supplements carry unknown risks, and the safety data advises against it. Avoid it while breastfeeding as well; there isn't enough safety information to know either way.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Pregnenolone

Meds to double-check

Moderate interaction found
Known Interaction Concern · database check
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Pregnenolone.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • For scale: 82 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.

Before taking this product, check with your doctor or pharmacist if you're on estrogens, progestins, testosterone, or progesterone (including birth control and hormone replacement therapy) — pregnenolone may strengthen their effects. Also flag any benzodiazepines you take for anxiety or sleep, as pregnenolone may reduce how well they work.

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The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Pregnenolone is a natural hormone precursor that's generally well tolerated, but it comes with limited human safety data and moderate interactions with birth control, hormone replacement therapy, testosterone therapy, and anxiety medications. If you take any of those, or any other prescription medication, check your exact drugs with the search tool on this page before you start.

Talk it over with your own doctor or pharmacist to make sure it's a fit for you.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 22, 2024.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Pregnenolone 10 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Vital Nutrients
Barcode (UPC) 693465442111
Net contents 60 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Feb 22, 2024
DSLD ID 305141
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pregnenolone 10 mg by Vital Nutrients, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Servings per container
60
UPC/BARCODE
693465442111
IngredientAmount% DV
Pregnenolone10 mg--

Other ingredients: Rice, Powder, Cellulose, Silica

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Label statements
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Storage

Store sealed in a cool dry place

Precautions

Keep out of reach of children

Use only if safety seal is intact

Warning: Not for use by individuals under the age of 18.

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 prostate cancer, prostate enlargement, heart disease, low "good cholesterol" (HDL), or if you are using any dietary supplement, prescription drug, or over the counter drug.

Do not exceed the recommended serving. Exceeding recommended serving may cause serous adverse health effects. Possible side effects include acne, hair loss, hair growth on face (in women), aggressiveness, infertility, 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.

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommendations: Use only as directed by your healthcare professional.

Formulation

Raw materials and finished products are independently tested by U.S. labs. Learn more at vitalnutrients.net

Excludes: Coating, binders, gluten (Wheat, rye, barley), milk/dairy (casein/whey), soy protein, egg protein, sugar. Verified by independent testing.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

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Pregnenolone 10 mg by Vital Nutrients label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pregnenolone 10 mg by Vital Nutrients

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Vegetarian Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.

Pregnenolone

Interacts with
82 drugs
10 mg per serving

Pregnenolone is a hormone your body makes naturally and a building block for other hormones like cortisol, DHEA, estrogen, and testosterone. It is sol...

Pregnenolone monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Rice, Powder, Cellulose, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Pregnenolone 10 mg by Vital Nutrients Drug Interactions

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82Drugs
82 Moderate

Ingredients driving the most interactions

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in Pregnenolone 10 mg with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

Pregnenolone5 drug types · 82 drugs

Benzodiazepines

Concomitant use of pregnenolone may reduce the effects of benzodiazepines.
Very preliminary clinical research shows that chronic use of pregnenolone reduces sedative effects of diazepam when compared with chronic use of placebo. This effect may be related to the activity of pregnenolone at GABAA receptors.

Likelihood Probable Evidence B
Estrogens

Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of estrogens.
Pregnenolone is a precursor for several steroid hormones, including estrogens.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Progesterone

Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of progesterone.
In humans, some research shows that oral administration of pregnenolone can increase levels of progesterone. However, other research shows no effect on progesterone levels. It is possible the impact of pregnenolone on progesterone levels may be dose dependent.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Progestin

Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of progestin.
Pregnenolone is a precursor for several steroid hormones, including progestin.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
Testosterone

Theoretically, taking pregnenolone might enhance the effects of testosterone.
Pregnenolone is a precursor for several steroid hormones, including testosterone. However, preliminary clinical research shows that taking pregnenolone 30-500 mg orally daily for up to 8 weeks does not affect testosterone levels.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Pregnenolone 10 mg, from the product label.

Vital Nutrients

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Name
Vital Nutrients
Street Address
45 Kenneth Dooley Dr
City
Middletown
State
CT
ZipCode
06457
Web Address
vitalnutrients.net
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Pregnenolone 10 mg by Vital Nutrients: Common Questions

Does Pregnenolone 10 mg by Vital Nutrients interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Pregnenolone 10 mg has a known interaction with 82 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Pregnenolone 10 mg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Can I take pregnenolone if I'm on birth control?
Not without checking first. Pregnenolone can theoretically boost the effects of estrogens and progestins in birth control, which could change how it works or raise your risk of side effects. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before combining them.
What side effects should I watch for?
The most common ones are acne, agitation, diarrhea, drowsiness, excitement, hair loss, sweating, and tremor. Skin rashes and changes in appetite or mood have also been reported. If any of these bother you or don't go away, let your healthcare provider know.
Is pregnenolone safe during pregnancy?
No. Hormone supplements should be avoided during pregnancy because the risks aren't known. If you're pregnant or planning to be, don't take this product without talking to your doctor.
Can I breastfeed while taking pregnenolone?
There isn't enough safety information to know either way. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's okay for you and your baby before you use it.
Does this actually work for the conditions it claims to help?
The evidence isn't established yet. Our data shows insufficient reliable evidence for conditions like Alzheimer's disease, back pain, and bipolar disorder — meaning the research hasn't been done or is too mixed to say whether it helps.
What's pregnenolone and why do I need it?
Pregnenolone is a hormone your body naturally makes. It's a building block your brain and body use to create estrogens, progesterone, testosterone, and other steroid hormones. Whether you need a supplement is an individual question for your doctor.

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Sources & How We Checked

Pregnenolone 10 mg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

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The 6 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Pregnenolone 6 references
  1. Devlin TM, ed. Textbook of Biochemistry With Clinical Correlations. third ed. New York: Wiley-Liss Inc., 1992.
  2. Fung LK, Libove RA, Phillips J, Haddad F, Hardan AY.Brief report: an open-label study of the neurosteroid pregnenolone in adults with autism spectrum disorder. J Autism Dev Disord 2014;44(11):2971-7. PubMed
  3. Brown ES, Park J, Marx CE, et al. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of pregnenolone for bipolar depression. Neuropsychopharmacology 2014;39(12):2867-73. PubMed
  4. Ritsner MS, Gibel A, Shleifer T, et al. Pregnenolone and dehydroepiandrosterone as an adjunctive treatment in schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder: an 8-week, double-blind, randomized, controlled, 2-center, parallel-group trial. J Clin Psychiatry 20 PubMed
  5. Meieran SE, Reus VI, Webster R, Shafton R, Wolkowitz OM. Chronic pregnenolone effects in normal humans: attenuation of benzodiazepine-induced sedation. Psychoneuroendocrinology 2004;29(4):486-500. PubMed
  6. Marx CE, Keefe RS, Buchanan RW, et al. Proof-of-concept trial with the neurosteroid pregnenolone targeting cognitive and negative symptoms in schizophrenia. Neuropsychopharmacology 2009;34(8):1885-903. PubMed

See these in context on the Pregnenolone monograph →

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