DHEA
DHEA is the most abundant steroid hormone in the human body, yet is completely ignored by the
medical profession--perhaps because it's available without a prescription?? With its sulfated form,
DHEAS, it circulates in levels that are 20 times higher than cortisol and 5000 times higher than
testosterone in men or progesterone in women. It is secreted by the adrenal glands and its levels
drop 50% by age 40 and continue to decline with age. We don't know everything that it does, but it's
obviously very important. We do know that cells throughout the body take in DHEA and DHEAS and
convert them into estradiol and testosterone. It is estimated that this "intracrine" process provides
70% of a young woman's total androgen effect. DHEA is not only a precursor to other sex hormones
but is also a hormone in its own right—stimulating processes that build and restore all systems in
our bodies. It counteracts the negative effects of excess amounts of the stress hormone, cortisol.
Any persons taking hydrocortisone or one of the pharmaceutical steroids is suppressing their
DHEAS levels, and this is a major cause of the negative effects of oral steroids. Such persons must
take DHEA to maintain their health and quality of life.
DHEA helps to reverse the effects of stress on the immune system. It reduces cardiovascular risk
by increasing lipolysis or breakdown of fat. It helps restore sexual vitality. It improves mood,
memory, and mental acuity. It helps build muscle and bone. It reduces pain by improving our
natural endorphin levels. It improves insulin sensitivity, thus helping to prevent or alleviate adult-
onset diabetes. Higher DHEAS levels have been shown to be associated with lower risk of heart
attacks and death. It may play a role in helping to prevent breast cancer. (Labrie 2006). DHEA
improves fertility in older women. It also has anti-inflammatory effects; reducing levels of
inflammatory molecules like interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor alpha. DHEA is an effective
treatment for systemic lupus erythematosis, ulcerative colitis, and no doubt for many
autoimmune/inflammatory diseases. Replacement studies have found no deleterious effects, even
at very high doses. Restoring DHEA to youthful levels makes all the sense in the world.
For more information on the benefits of DHEA. Read this very informative article from the Life
Extension Foundation.
DHEA is the most abundant steroid hormone in the human body, yet is completely ignored by the
medical profession--perhaps because it's available without a prescription?? With its sulfated form,
DHEAS, it circulates in levels that are 20 times higher than cortisol and 5000 times higher than
testosterone in men or progesterone in women. It is secreted by the adrenal glands and its levels
drop 50% by age 40 and continue to decline with age. We don't know everything that it does, but it's
obviously very important. We do know that cells throughout the body take in DHEA and DHEAS and
convert them into estradiol and testosterone. It is estimated that this "intracrine" process provides
70% of a young woman's total androgen effect. DHEA is not only a precursor to other sex hormones
but is also a hormone in its own right—stimulating processes that build and restore all systems in
our bodies. It counteracts the negative effects of excess amounts of the stress hormone, cortisol.
Any persons taking hydrocortisone or one of the pharmaceutical steroids is suppressing their
DHEAS levels, and this is a major cause of the negative effects of oral steroids. Such persons must
take DHEA to maintain their health and quality of life.
DHEA helps to reverse the effects of stress on the immune system. It reduces cardiovascular risk
by increasing lipolysis or breakdown of fat. It helps restore sexual vitality. It improves mood,
memory, and mental acuity. It helps build muscle and bone. It reduces pain by improving our
natural endorphin levels. It improves insulin sensitivity, thus helping to prevent or alleviate adult-
onset diabetes. Higher DHEAS levels have been shown to be associated with lower risk of heart
attacks and death. It may play a role in helping to prevent breast cancer. (Labrie 2006). DHEA
improves fertility in older women. It also has anti-inflammatory effects; reducing levels of
inflammatory molecules like interleukin-6 and tumor necrosis factor alpha. DHEA is an effective
treatment for systemic lupus erythematosis, ulcerative colitis, and no doubt for many
autoimmune/inflammatory diseases. Replacement studies have found no deleterious effects, even
at very high doses. Restoring DHEA to youthful levels makes all the sense in the world.
For more information on the benefits of DHEA. Read this very informative article from the Life
Extension Foundation.
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