The Synthesis of Steroid Hormones From Cholesterol

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The Synthesis of Steroid Hormones From Cholesterol

 

All steroid hormones-- responsible for such functions as libido,

fertility, building lean body mass, counteracting inflammation,

regulating blood sugar, and more-- are synthesized from cholesterol.

Cholesterol is also the precursor of bile acids, used for digesting

fats, and vitamin D, used for regulating the uptake of calcium and

maintaining its blood levels, and therefore important for building

strong bones. This flow chart shows the biosynthesis of these

compounds from cholesterol, and will soon be updated so that you will

be able to click on each compound for a more in-depth explanation of

its role in the body.

 

This page is linked from The Synthesis of Cholesterol-- Flow Chart " ,

which shows how cholesterol is synthesized, as well as why statin

drugs not only interfere with cholesterol synthesis, but also with the

synthesis of important compounds such as squalene and coenzyme Q10.

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