Description
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a naturally occurring compound found in the body that is mostly synthesized in the adrenal glands. The adrenals are the glands that secrete hormones and are responsible for the body’s stress or “fight-or-flight” response.
Circulating DHEA is used by many tissues such as skin, bone, ovaries and testes. It converts to other hormones, such as estrogen and testosterone in men and women, which are then used for various physiological processes. Supplementing with DHEA can be helpful for weight management, healthy aging, ongoing health and vitality, and balanced stress response.
Certain situations can cause the body to slow its natural DHEA production, such as:
- Aging
- Emotional or physical stress
- Some medications
- Dieting or a vegetarian diet
Benefits of DHEA
- Weight management – DHEA supports healthy fat burning and thermogenesis (the body raises its temperature or energy output, helping you burn off more calories). It also supports healthy blood sugar control.
- Menopause/Perimenopause support – Helps to lessen the symptoms women occasionally experience with reduced estrogen production. DHEA also encourages a sense of well-being and supports bone health.
- Stress support – Physical and emotional stress can potentially interfere in the body’s natural production of DHEA. Supplementation may help maintain healthy levels of DHEA during these times by counteracting the effects of the stress hormone cortisol (produced by the adrenal glands)
- Medication treatment support – Can help support the adrenal system during treatment with corticosteroid drugs.
- Healthy aging – Helps to maintain healthy levels of estrogen and testosterone as we age. It can help preserve vitality, bone, muscle, and sexual health.
Recommended Use
Take one capsule per day with a meal, or as directed by your health care professional.
Do not use if pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant, unless recommended by your health care practitioner. Consult your healthcare practitioner before using DHEA to determine the correct dosage, especially if using any hormonal products.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
