Who should not take Pregnenolone
Contraindications to pregnenolone: hormone-dependent tumors, pregnancy, taking hormonal medications, psychiatric and neurological conditions, doping control. An editorial analysis.
Training
Programs, exercise technique and load planning.
Myths about Pregnenolone
Common myths about pregnenolone: the “mother hormone,” “pregnenolone steal,” raising testosterone, improving memory. What the research says — an editorial analysis.
Iryna Bondar · 7 min
What to combine Pregnenolone with
What pregnenolone can and cannot be combined with: hormonal medications, DHEA, sedatives, caffeine, basic nutrients. A compatibility analysis from the editorial team.
Maksym Shevchuk · 6 min
Theacrine: what it is and how it works
Theacrine (1,3,7,9-tetramethyluric acid): origin from kucha tea, chemical structure, effect on adenosine and dopamine receptors, differences from caffeine. An editorial overview.
Olena Koval · 11 min
The benefits of Theacrine for athletes: the evidence base
What is known about theacrine for athletes: studies of safety, energy, cognitive function, strength and endurance, the quality of the evidence and conflicts of interest. An editorial analysis.
Andriy Melnyk · 8 min
Side effects of Theacrine
Side effects of theacrine: insomnia, nervousness, headache, gastric symptoms, interaction with caffeine, what is known from safety studies and when to see a doctor.
Iryna Bondar · 4 min
How to take Theacrine: dosage, timing, duration
A practical guide to taking theacrine: doses from studies, starting amount, timing before training and during the day, combining with caffeine, course duration and breaks.
Maksym Shevchuk · 8 min
Theacrine: dosage forms and which to choose
Theacrine in capsules, powder, pre-workout complexes, energy drinks and fat burners: the advantages and disadvantages of each form, standardization, reading the label.
Olena Koval · 6 min
Who should not take Theacrine
Contraindications to theacrine: heart diseases, hypertension, anxiety disorders, insomnia, pregnancy, childhood, interactions with medications and stimulants. An analysis from the editorial team.
Andriy Melnyk · 5 min
Pregnenolone: dosage forms and which to choose
Pregnenolone in capsules, micronized, sublingual and transdermal form: how they differ, how to read the label, what to consider when choosing. An editorial overview.
Iryna Bondar · 10 min
Who should not take Pregnenolone
Contraindications to pregnenolone: hormone-dependent tumors, pregnancy, taking hormonal medications, psychiatric and neurological conditions, doping control. An editorial analysis.
Maksym Shevchuk · 5 min
Myths about Pregnenolone
Common myths about pregnenolone: the “mother hormone,” “pregnenolone steal,” raising testosterone, improving memory. What the research says — an editorial analysis.
Olena Koval · 4 min