Dehydroepiandrosterone, or DHEA, is a steroid hormone synthesized from cholesterol and secreted by the adrenal glands.
The adrenals are walnut-sized organs located right above your kidneys. The average adult makes about 25 mg of DHEA per day (some more, some less) with dwindling production as we get older.
Men at all ages have more DHEA than women. Natural DHEA production is at its highest in your twenties: by the time we reach seventy we only make about 20% of the DHEA we had when we were young.
A decline in DHEA with the passage of time is clearly what nature intended - and as far as we know, a healthy process. Besides DHEA, your adrenals also make the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline. Adrenal exhaustion from coping with chronic stress from (among other things) poor nutrition, yo-yo dieting, emotional turmoil, and job-related stress means your adrenals are bone-tired from pumping out cortisol and they simply can't manufacture enough DHEA to support a healthy hormonal balance.
The end result? You feel tapped out, overwhelmed and, often, depressed. When DHEA levels are low, your body does not have enough working material for proper endocrine function. This throws off your hormone production and you feel a general sense of malaise, along with other symptoms of hormonal imbalance - how severe depends on how many other demands are being made on your body at the same time.
One thing we do know is that adequate levels of DHEA are needed to ensure your body can produce the hormones it needs when it needs them. In that balanced state your mood is stable and you feel clear-headed, joyful and vigorous. DHEA is the best "feel-good" hormone we know. And it works quickly and effectively when taken with the right combination of support.
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Directions: |
As a dietary supplement take 1 to 3 capsules daily with a glass of water and food.
Take consistently each day for best results. |
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Ingredients: |
1 Capsule Contains:
DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) 50 mg
Other Ingredients: Gelatin, White Rice, Magnesium Stearate.
Free of Sugar and Sodium. No Artificial Colors or Preservatives. |
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Warnings: |
Not for use by individuals under 18 years of age. Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Consult a physician or licensed qualified health care professional before using this product if you are your family have a history of prostate cancer, prostate enlargement, heart disease, low (good) cholesterol (HDL), or if you are using other dietary supplements, or prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs. Do not exceed recommended serving. Exceeding the recommended serving may cause serious adverse health effects. Possible side effects include ance, hair loss on the face (in women), aggressiveness, irritability, and increase levels of estrogen. Discontinue use and call a licensed qualified health care professional immediately if you experience rapid heartbeat, dizziness, blurred vision, or other similar symptoms. Keep out of reach of children. |