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DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)
A hormone your body makes that declines with age, taken as a supplement to support hormone balance, energy, and healthy aging.
Benefits
- +Precursor the body uses to make testosterone and estrogen
- +Levels decline with age; supplementation may restore youthful levels
- +May support bone density
- +May support mood, energy, and libido
- +Studied for skin health and immune support in older adults
Dosage & Cost
Range25–50 mg/day
TimingMorning, with food
Daily cost$0.05–$0.20
A hormone — best used with lab monitoring and medical guidance. Banned by some athletic organizations. Higher doses (up to 100–200 mg) used only in specific clinical settings.
Side Effects
- !Hormonal side effects: acne, oily skin, hair changes
- !May cause facial hair growth in women
- !May affect estrogen/testosterone-sensitive conditions
- !Not recommended for those with hormone-sensitive cancers
- !Should be used under medical supervision
Food Sources
- • None — DHEA is produced by the adrenal glands and is not present in food (wild yam is a synthesis precursor but the body cannot convert it to DHEA)
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