Can Dehydroepiandrosterone [DHEA] Prevent Aging? Does it provide health benefits?
OBSERVATION - THE FACT
Dehydroepiandrosterone or DHEA is made from cholesterol by the adrenal glands, which sit on top of each kidney.
Production of this substance peaks in the mid-20s, and gradually declines with age in most people. [1].
Deficiency of (dehydroepiandrosterone) DHEA is associated with lupus erythematosus, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer's
disease and some cancers. DHEA supplements have shown some benefits for these or other conditions in observational
clinical studies and laboratory studies. [2]
ABOUT dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
Supplements of DHEA can be bought without a prescription and are sold as ?anti-aging remedies.? Some proponents of
these products claim that DHEA supplements improve energy, strength, and immunity. DHEA is also said to increase
muscle and decrease fat. [1]
DHEA SIDE EFFECTS
DO NOT OVERDOSE YOURSELF WITH DHEA!!
Although the long-term (over 1 year) effects of DHEA supplements have not been studied, there are early signs that these
supplements, even when taken briefly, may have several detrimental effects on the body including liver damage. [1]
Researchers are concerned that DHEA supplements may cause high levels of estrogen or testosterone in some people.
This is important because testosterone may play a role in prostate cancer, and higher levels of estrogen are associated
with an increased risk of breast cancer. It is not yet known for certain if supplements of estrogen and testosterone, or
supplements of DHEA, also increase the risk of developing these types of cancer. In women, high testosterone levels can
cause acne and growth of facial hair. [1]
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REFERENCE
[1] National Institute on Aging, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of
Health January 2005
[2] Olech E et al, DHEA supplementation: the claims in perspective. Cleve Clin J Med 2005 Nov;72(11):956-6, 968, 970-1
OBSERVATION - THE FACT
Dehydroepiandrosterone or DHEA is made from cholesterol by the adrenal glands, which sit on top of each kidney.
Production of this substance peaks in the mid-20s, and gradually declines with age in most people. [1].
Deficiency of (dehydroepiandrosterone) DHEA is associated with lupus erythematosus, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer's
disease and some cancers. DHEA supplements have shown some benefits for these or other conditions in observational
clinical studies and laboratory studies. [2]
ABOUT dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
Supplements of DHEA can be bought without a prescription and are sold as ?anti-aging remedies.? Some proponents of
these products claim that DHEA supplements improve energy, strength, and immunity. DHEA is also said to increase
muscle and decrease fat. [1]
DHEA SIDE EFFECTS
DO NOT OVERDOSE YOURSELF WITH DHEA!!
Although the long-term (over 1 year) effects of DHEA supplements have not been studied, there are early signs that these
supplements, even when taken briefly, may have several detrimental effects on the body including liver damage. [1]
Researchers are concerned that DHEA supplements may cause high levels of estrogen or testosterone in some people.
This is important because testosterone may play a role in prostate cancer, and higher levels of estrogen are associated
with an increased risk of breast cancer. It is not yet known for certain if supplements of estrogen and testosterone, or
supplements of DHEA, also increase the risk of developing these types of cancer. In women, high testosterone levels can
cause acne and growth of facial hair. [1]
HOME
REFERENCE
[1] National Institute on Aging, U. S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, National Institutes of
Health January 2005
[2] Olech E et al, DHEA supplementation: the claims in perspective. Cleve Clin J Med 2005 Nov;72(11):956-6, 968, 970-1
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