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Pregnenolone 50 mg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Super-Nutrition

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

Pregnenolone 50 mg is a dietary supplement by Super-Nutrition 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 50 mg by Super-Nutrition

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 50 mg per capsule. Pregnenolone is a naturally occurring steroid hormone precursor—your body can convert it into other hormones like estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone.

The capsule also contains two inactive ingredients, acacia gum and white rice flour, which help hold the supplement together.

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

We hold no graded evidence for this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Hormone supplement.
  • Our graded evidence for these ingredients doesn't cover that particular purpose.

We hold insufficient reliable evidence to rate pregnenolone for any of the conditions in our data—that includes alcohol use disorder, Alzheimer disease, autism spectrum disorder, back pain, and bipolar disorder. The evidence simply isn't established well enough to say whether it works for these uses.

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, but it is a hormone with limited human safety data, so use only under guidance from a healthcare professional. The most commonly reported side effects in studies were acne, agitation, diarrhea, drowsiness, excitement, hair loss, skin abscess, sweating, and tremor.

A few people have reported skin rashes with a burning sensation on the hands, possibly related to sun sensitivity; these cleared on their own. Because it's a hormone, the safety data advises against taking pregnenolone during pregnancy or while breastfeeding due to unknown risks.

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 your medications if you take estrogens, progestins, progesterone, testosterone, or benzodiazepines (Moderate interactions with all). Pregnenolone may enhance the effects of hormonal drugs or reduce how well sedating medications 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.

If you're considering pregnenolone, talk with your doctor or pharmacist first—especially if you take any hormonal medications (birth control, hormone therapy, testosterone) or sedating drugs like benzodiazepines. This is a hormone supplement with limited safety research, so professional guidance matters.

Check your exact medications with the tool on this page before you start.

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 Jul 24, 2025.

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 50 mg, straight from the product label.

Brand Super-Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 28710017
Net contents 120 Vegetarian Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Jul 24, 2025
DSLD ID 332593
Product type Non-nutrient/non-botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Pregnenolone 50 mg by Super-Nutrition, 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 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
120
UPC/BARCODE
28710017
IngredientAmount% DV
Pregnenolone50 mg--

Other ingredients: Acacia Gum, White Rice Flour

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Hormone Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Recommended use: Adults. Take one vegetarian capsule in the morning on an empty stomach.

Precautions

Precautions: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This product is a nutritional supplement and should not replace a varied, balanced diet.

Keep out of childrens' reach.

Not intended for pregnant or lactating women.

Not intended for use by men with prostate cancer or women with ovarian or breast cancer.

Storage

Store away from direct light, heat and humidity.

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Pregnenolone 50 mg by Super-Nutrition label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in Pregnenolone 50 mg by Super-Nutrition

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

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container120 Amounts shown are per serving.

Pregnenolone

Interacts with
82 drugs
50 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: Acacia Gum, White Rice Flour. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Pregnenolone 50 mg by Super-Nutrition 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 50 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 50 mg, from the product label.

Super-Nutrition

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Name
Alternative Solutions LLC
Street Address
25 Greystone Manor
City
Lewes
State
DE
ZipCode
19958
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Pregnenolone 50 mg by Super-Nutrition: Common Questions

Does Pregnenolone 50 mg by Super-Nutrition interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, Pregnenolone 50 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 50 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?
No—not without talking to your doctor first. Pregnenolone can theoretically enhance the effects of estrogens and progestins, the active hormones in most birth control pills. Your doctor needs to know you're considering this supplement and may need to adjust your dose or monitor you more closely.
What are the side effects I might notice?
The most common ones are acne, agitation, diarrhea, drowsiness, excitement, hair loss, skin abscess, sweating, and tremor. A few people have reported skin rashes with burning on the hands, possibly from sun sensitivity. Rare reports mention mood changes and appetite shifts, though it's not always clear whether pregnenolone caused them.
Is pregnenolone safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
No. The safety data advises against taking pregnenolone during pregnancy and while breastfeeding due to unknown risks. Talk with your doctor if you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
Does pregnenolone actually raise testosterone levels?
Theoretically it could—pregnenolone is a precursor for testosterone—but early research shows that taking 30–500 mg daily for up to 8 weeks didn't actually change testosterone levels in people studied. The effect may not be as straightforward as the theory suggests.
Can I take this if I'm on a benzodiazepine like Valium?
Not without checking with your pharmacist or doctor first. Early research shows that long-term pregnenolone use may reduce how well benzodiazepines work for calming, so your medication might become less effective.
Is there good evidence that pregnenolone works for Alzheimer disease or depression?
Not yet. We hold insufficient reliable evidence to say whether pregnenolone helps Alzheimer disease, depression, autism, back pain, bipolar disorder, or alcohol use disorder. The research just isn't there to support its use for these conditions.

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Sources & How We Checked

Pregnenolone 50 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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