DHEA 25 is natural steroid is produced by the adrenal gland in our bodies and is the most abundant steroid in our bloodstream. Unfortunately, the body's production of DHEA drops from about 30mg at age 20 to less than 6mg per day at age 80. This is a significant decrease for such an important biochemical in our bodies. Starting to supplement your body with DHEA today may have a direct effect on your well-being. Scientists agree that any strength above 50mg of DHEA a day is not recommended for consumer intake.
DHEA is short for Dehydroepiandrosterone. It is the most abundant hormone produced by the adrenal glands. In the body, it is converted to testosterone and estrogen. Production peaks in your early 20's, and declines about 10% every 10 years. This means that those in their 80's produce only 10 - 20% as much as they did in their 20's.
DHEA is the only hormone that declines with age in both men and women. It's decline signals age-related disease. DHEA is said to be effective at improving and preventing many age related diseases, thus being seen as an anti-aging treatment.
DHEA works in three important ways: it maintains normal sex hormone levels, inhibits the damaging effects of stress, and increases the production of antioxidant enzymes in the liver. Low levels of DHEA can lead to chronic fatigue, weakness, depression, headaches, and leave one susceptible to infections and disease. It's effect on the immune system has led researchers to believe that DHEA may play an important role in fighting AIDS.
DHEA has anti-aging properties, because it counteracts the stress hormone, Cortisol, that cannibalizes our body and causes destruction of tissues causing rapid aging. Elizabeth Barrett-Conor, MD, charted DHEA sulfate levels in 242 men, ages 50-79, for twelve years. She observed that 100mcg/dl increase in the DHEA sulfate level was associated with a 36% reduction in death from cardiovascular disease.
Benefits and effects of DHEA :
Research indicates DHEA therapeutic effects in many chronic conditions includingcardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypercholesterolemia, obesity, multiple sclerosis,
Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, disorders of the immune system, depression,
and osteoporosis. For each of the medical conditions listed above, there are many studies
invariably demonstrating them to be associated with low blood levels of DHEA.
Advocates claim that DHEA supplements can improve mood, increase energy and libido, counteract the effects of stress, preserve muscle, strengthen the immune system, and prevent cancer and heart disease. The most immediate and lasting effects of supplementation is an
elevated mood and sense of physical well-being.
Another benefit of DHEA is its ability to help the body burn calories for energy rather than store them as fat. DHEA blocks an enzyme named G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase)
that is not only essential for fat tissue production but also promotes cancer cell growth.
Recommended Dosage: One capsule one to two times a day as a dietary supplement.
Cautions: For adult use only. Not for use by children, teenages, or pregnant or nursing women. If you are taking prescription medication, or are under medical supervision, or have been diagnosed with an illness or disease, consult a physician before using this product.
