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Summary: DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is an endogenous hormone (made in the human body), and secreted by the adrenal gland. DHEA serves as precursor to male and female sex hormones (androgens and estrogens). DHEA levels in the body begin to decrease after age 30, and are reported to be low in some people with anorexia, end-stage kidney disease, type 2 diabetes (non-insulin dependent diabetes), AIDS, adrenal insufficiency, and in the critically ill. DHEA levels may also be depleted by a number of .... Read more

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Obesity

DHEA for Obesity
Summary: DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is an endogenous hormone (made in the human body), and secreted by the adrenal gland. DHEA serves as precursor to male and female sex hormones (androgens and ....

 

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Addison's Disease

DHEA for Addison's Disease
DHEA : DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a hormone that is produced by the adrenal glands. Several studies suggest that DHEA may improve well-being, quality of life, exercise capacity, sex drive, and hormone ....

 

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Autoimmunity

DHEA for Autoimmunity
DHEA : The majority of clinical trials investigating the effect of DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) for systemic lupus erythematosus support its use as an adjunctive treatment. Additional studies are needed to confirm these ....

 

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Endocrine Manifestations of HIV

DHEA for Endocrine Manifestations of HIV
DHEA : Several studies suggest that DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) may improve well-being, quality of life, exercise capacity, sex drive, and hormone levels in individuals with insufficient adrenal function. Though promising, additional studies ....

 

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Hypersensitivity Vasculitis

DHEA for Hypersensitivity Vasculitis
DHEA : The majority of clinical trials investigating the effect of DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) for systemic lupus erythematosus support its use as an adjunct treatment. Additional study is needed to confirm these ....

 

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Good Scientific Evidence 8

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I have just begun taking DHEA for my rheumatoid arthritis so I am still not sure if it works. That said a friend of mine is taking it and she says she can tell a difference.
Janette 5 months ago
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