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Cholesterol as a Precursor for Testosterone Synthesis
Steroidogenesis: Cholesterol is the precursor for all steroid hormones, including testosterone. The process of converting cholesterol to testosterone involves several enzymatic steps:Cholesterol Conversion: Cholesterol is first converted to pregnenolone by the enzyme cytochrome P450scc (side-chain cleavage enzyme) in the mitochondria of Leydig cells in the testes.
Intermediate Steps: Pregnenolone is then converted to progesterone, which is subsequently transformed into 17α-hydroxyprogesterone and then androstenedione.
Final Conversion: Androstenedione is finally converted to testosterone by the enzyme 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase.
you can observe the similarity between the two molecules
Influence of Testosterone on Cholesterol Levels
Lipid Profile:HDL Cholesterol: Testosterone has been shown to lower high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels, which is often referred to as "good" cholesterol because it helps remove excess cholesterol from the bloodstream.
LDL and Total Cholesterol: The effects of testosterone on low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol and total cholesterol levels are more variable. Some studies suggest that testosterone can reduce LDL and total cholesterol levels, while others show minimal impact.
SO HERE'S WHAT YOU CAN DO :
Eat a lot of animal fat , preferably raw animal fat , which you can get from raw milk , raw eggs and raw butter , cholesterol is trying to save your life
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