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)
