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| Produced by the adrenal glands, DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is mildly androgenic. DHEA has demonstrated protective effects for various cancers and is often effective for age-related issues such as sharper memory, enhanced immune function, energy, smooth skin, tired muscles, cardiovascular health, accelerated weight loss, and it may increase HDL. Diagnosis & Tests Some doctors allow trials of DHEA in cases where it is suspected someone is deficient; we believe in having your hormone level of DHEA checked first. Blood, urine or saliva testing will work. Complications The decline in DHEA levels appears to be a factor in age-related bone loss. The average serum DHEA-S level was 60% lower in the women with low bone density than in those with normal bones. Women with low DHEA values were 40 times more likely to have osteoporosis than were women with normal DHEA levels. In contrast, there was no relationship between estrogen levels and bone density. References & Further Information William Regelson, MD, of the Medical College of Virginia, in his book The Superhormone Promise, calls DHEA "the superstar of super hormones" and "one of the most powerful tools" available for enhancing and extending life. |
| Hypopituitarism Premature/Signs of Aging Atherosclerosis Low Total Cholesterol Hypoglycemia Stress Andropause/Male Menopause |