What is DHEA?

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is an androgen precursor to estrogen, testosterone,
and to a lesser extent, progesterone. This hormone is produced in our adrenal glands
and declines significantly as we age. DHEA is considered our primary "anti-aging" hormone
with peak levels occurring in our mid-twenties. Our natural decline is often exacerbated
with chronic stress, which eventually leads to adrenal fatigue and hormone dysfunction.

• Increases muscle strength/lean body mass
• Activates healthy immune function
• Increases quality of life
• Improves sleep
• Decreases joint soreness
• Increases sensitivity of insulin
• Decreases triglycerides
• Lowers cholesterol/LDL
• Involved in conversion of less active T4 to more active T3 (thyroid hormone)
• Stops damaging effects of stress (cortisol)