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Written by Robert A Wilson

Thursday, 22 February 2007

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DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It is converted to testosterone and estrogen. DHEA production peaks in your 20’s, and declines about 10% every 10 years in both men and women. Research suggests that low DHEA levels have been associated with chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high cholesterol, obesity, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s disease, immune system disorders, and osteoporosis. Low DHEA levels can lead to chronic fatigue, weakness, depression, headaches, and susceptibility to infections and disease. It may have a role in AIDS and cancer. DHEA works to maintain normal sex hormone levels, inhibit negative effects of stress, and increase antioxidant enzyme production. DHEA is claimed to improve and prevent age related diseases, thus it is used as an anti-aging treatment. All in all, research suggests that DHEA works to prevent oncoming disease. One researcher stated that DHEA will not make people live longer, but will improve quality of life and postpone the unpleasant effects of aging.

Alternative medicine information is provided as a service to familiarize physicians and their patients with medicinal claims available through the media. This does NOT constitute a treatment recommendation.

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