 DHEA supplements can help fight against many health problems, but can also combat aging and stress.
DHEA's most over-looked, but vital role may be its relationship with cortisol. Research is indicating that DHEA is the counter-balance to cortisol, e.g. when DHEA is low, cortisol levels are high and vice-versa. Cortisol is one of the few hormones that usually increase with age. It is known to induce stress and when allowed to circulate at high levels for long periods may affect many bodily functions, including damaging insulin resistance and the endocrine system including the hypothalamus. Maintaining healthy levels of DHEA for aging and stressed individuals may be its most important role due to its ability to lower cortisol levels.
DHEA use is recommended for the elderly and individuals who experience fatigue due to diseases caused by a depressed immune system. However, persons around age 40 may begin using DHEA, since at 40 the level of hormone production is only half what it should be. This is without considering other factors such as stress, significant dietary deficiencies, sugar or alcohol abuse, smoking, drug abuse, and any other instance of excessive stress, all of which cause the body to age prematurely.
7-Keto DHEA
7 keto DHEA will raise plasma levels of DHEA-S without converting to estrogen or testosterone. Therefore 7 Keto DHEA supplementation does not pose a risk to estrogen sensitive prostate cancers as does regular DHEA supplementation. While the 7-Keto variety is more expensive, it is also more potent than regular DHEA in reducing harmful cortisol stress hormone, burning body fat thermogeniclly, and increasing lean body mass.
DHEA and other hormones are produced by our own glands and are therefore not medicinal products. This is why hormones do not have any contraindications as opposed to synthetic medicines.
Hormones inter-react among themselves; therefore, the efficiency of DHEA can be increased if it is used in combination with other hormones. At the same time, DHEA raises the level of testosterone, of melatonin, or for instance, the growth hormone; thus, multi-therapy is actually a good idea. A blood, urine or a saliva test will help adjust the levels of the other essential hormones and determine the correct balance between them.
We also recommend combining DHEA use with other non-hormone products in order to increase its efficiency. For example, antioxidants such as vitamin E, vitamin C, carotenoids, polyphenols (e.g., green tea), as well as other active ingredients, such as shark cartilage, glucosamine and chondroitine.
DHEA works on several levels and helps neutralize some of the problems caused by aging.
- Bones: Helps prevent osteoporosis and increases bone mineral density, particularly in women.
- Skin: Discretely increases production of sebaceous matter, improving skin hydration as well as attenuating age spots.
- Immune System: Boosts the immune response and optimizes the effect of vaccines (especially against the flu).
- Brain: Actually stimulates neurological functions, improves memory and protects brain cells against decay. DHEA may have an effect on stress.
Cardiovascular
In case of cardiovascular problems, DHEA, thanks to its conversion into estradiol or testosterone - two vasodilating hormones - can help dilate the coronary arteries, increasing the amount of fresh blood transported to the heart and improving its oxygenation. DHEA decreases the aggregation of the platelets and prevents them from adhering to the arterial walls, helping to reduce the formation of blood clots.
DHEA also helps against atherosclerosis by lessening the thickening of the interior walls of the carotid arteries in the neck because it metabolizes the intermediary estrogen. It neutralizes a portion of the antioxidants generated by metabolic reactions, thus limiting the oxidation that makes the heart and arteries age faster.
Cholesterol
Several studies have shown that, especially in men, high levels of DHEA sulfate in the blood usually are accompanied by high HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) and low levels of LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol), total cholesterol and triglycerides.
Weight loss
Most studies suggest that low levels of DHEA stimulate obesity. DHEA affects several mechanisms that limit weight gain and fat intake. It increases the levels of various neurotransmitters that reduce appetite and attraction to fat, it can redirect the metabolism and turn fat into muscle by producing male hormones and Growth Factor C.
Diabetes
In case of Type 2 diabetes, which mostly occurs with age, DHEA can inhibit excessive insulin secretion, protecting the pancreatic cells from various toxic elements.
Moreover, by increasing lean tissue mass and the number of glucose target-cells, DHEA speeds up sugar absorption and lowers blood sugar. This anti-diabetic effect has been proven to satisfy target-cells as well as other cells such as the red blood cells, the immune system cells, muscle fibers, fat cells and liver cells. Thus, DHEA can protect the target cells in the eye's retina, in the brain, liver and kidneys against damage caused by excessive sugar levels.
Rheumatism
DHEA helps against rheumatism in two ways. It stimulates the healing process as well as the joints and the muscles that deteriorate in rheumatic patients. It also has an anti-inflammatory effect as it enhances cortisol's pain-killing properties by preventing it from consuming too much tissue.
Irrespective of age, most rheumatic patients, especially sufferers from inflammatory rheumatism, show low levels of DHEA sulfate in the blood.
Skin aging
The appearance of wrinkles and premature aging of the skin are, to a certain degree, the results of hormone deficiency. The most amazing "face lifting" hormonal treatments consist of: the growth hormone, sex hormones (testosterone and estradiol), DHEA, and melatonin. In this day and age, we have proof positive that the most amazing aesthetic improvements are being achieved by hormone therapies that are adjusted to individual needs by a specialist. The results can be seen after 4 to 6 months of treatment. Wrinkles decrease. What is left are non-curable injuries, such as scars or fibrous tissue. A combination of cosmetics and oral hormone treatment yields surprising results on facial appearance.
Studies have shown that, particularly when used by women, DHEA can greatly improve skin condition, especially in women with a high level of hormone deficiency, though the results will only be visible after three months of treatment.
As for its appearance, the skin grows smoother due to increased sebum production, softer because of increased fat in the epidermis, firmer because the keratin cells are strengthened. It acquires more consistency because of an increase in collagen components, and finally, the skin acquires higher color because of increased melanin production.
Other noticeable effects are better vascularization and wounds heal better; - more "sexually attractive" skin due to an important increase in androsterone (fragrant cells); better resistance to infections because of increased number of immune skin cells and stimulation of their activity. DHEA also protects the skin against the potential for cancer by blocking "glucose-6-phosphate,'' an enzyme related to certain cancer processes.
Hair Loss
Extensive hair loss is the result of a significant deficiency in several vital hormones. A physician would prescribe ACTH growth hormone injections in combination with DHEA pills, thyroid hormones, androgen and estrogen, also called multiple hormone therapy. This hormonal treatment is extensive but results in genuine hair re-growth.
Memory
Regular dosages of DHEA noticeably increase memory capacity. This has been demonstrated in our experience with people who had substantial memory retention problems and who showed very low levels of DHEA.
Dosage: The generally-recommended dose is 25 to 50 mg a day for women, and 50 to 75 mg a day for men. Specialists recommend an initial dose of 25 mg per day, together with a blood test after two or three weeks to check the blood DHEA level, as the best way to determine the proper dosage. Men are also advised to check their PSA level, an indicator of prostate disorder.
Safety: DHEA should NOT be used by persons who suffer from, or may be suffering prostate or testicular conditions including cancer.
Because DHEA can convert to testosterone, and because testosterone can convert to estrogen, we recommend use of an Estrogen Blocker containing DIM and I3C with regular DHEA use.
Since DHEA is a natural hormone, there have been no reports of noticeable side effects. Dosages higher than 500 mg per day are not advisable.
DHEA use is not recommended for children, pregnant or lactating women, people suffering from benign hypertrophia or carcinoma of the prostate, and women with breast cancer or ovarian carcinoma. With respect to cancer, please note that DHEA does not cause the disease; it can, however, have a magnifying effect.
Long-term use of this product should be supervised and monitored by a health care professional.
Disclaimer: This product and its statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to treat, cure or prevent any disease. The above information is provided under the supplying company's terms and conditions and should not replace the advice of your personal physician.
Restrictions: This product is not available for shipment to the EU
Caution: DHEA is controlled in Norway and may be controlled in your country.
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