DHEA

Uses

How it works

Benefits

Dosage & preparation

Risks & contraindications

Where it comes from

Highlighted claims

• DHEA is a steroid hormone precursor that is not itself a primary sex hormone but sits upstream of estrogens, androgens, and other steroid hormones. — DHEA and Menopause
• DHEA levels can fall 70–80% compared to youthful peaks, impairing both estrogen and androgen production simultaneously. — DHEA and Menopause
• DHEA is synthesized primarily in the adrenal glands and secondarily in the gonads. — DHEA and Menopause
• The recommended starting dose for women is 10–30 mg/day because excess DHEA converts to androgens, causing acne, oily skin, and unwanted hair growth. — DHEA and Menopause
• DHEA is available both as an over-the-counter supplement and as a prescription medication, including intravaginal formulations approved for dyspareunia. — DHEA and Menopause
• DHEA is a steroid hormone that serves as a precursor to cortisol and other hormones. — Ashwagandha — The Most Powerful Adaptogen and How It Works
• DHEA is a precursor to all sex hormones including estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone. — Belly Fat in Women After Menopause
• DHEA rises during stress alongside cortisol, making elevated DHEA a marker of an active stress state. — Ashwagandha — The Most Powerful Adaptogen and How It Works
• Ashwagandha reduces elevated DHEA back toward normal, signaling the body's return from a stress state. — Ashwagandha — The Most Powerful Adaptogen and How It Works
• DHEA is the precursor hormone from which estrogen and other sex hormones are synthesized. — Arrhythmias and Calcium