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Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is an androsterone secreted by the adrenal glands. Small quantities are secreted by the brain, skin, testes and ovaries. DHEA is a precursor molecule and is converted into hormones such as estrogen and testosterone. It is the most abundant steroid hormone circulating in the human body.
Dehydroepiandrosterone, often referred to with its shortened name DHEA, is a type of steroid hormone secreted by the adrenal glands in both men and women. It has the ability to be converted into either estrogen or testosterone. DHEA levels peak during a person's mid-twenties and then decline as the person ages. Consumers may wish to get DHEA supplements as a way to treat conditions, such as osteoporosis, impotence, menopause and depression. Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss DHEA supplementation.
