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Physiology Friday: [Cholesterol] How to Read Bloodwork for Lipids, Triglycerides, and Fatty Acids w/ Anders Varner, Doug Larson, and Dan Garner Barbell Shrugged

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The Biochemical Pathways of Cholesterol in Hormone Production

This chapter explores the essential role of cholesterol in the production of hormones, especially testosterone, by detailing the biochemical pathways from cholesterol to pregnenolone. It highlights how cholesterol influences various hormonal functions and the synthesis of other steroids like cortisol and progesterone.

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