DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)
is a natural steroid
hormone produced from cholesterol by the adrenal glands
found atop of the kidneys in the human body.
Oppositional defiant
disorder (ODD)
DHEA is also
produced in the gonads, adipose tissue and the brain. DHEA
is structurally similar to, and is a precursor of,
androstenedione, testosterone and estrogen. It is the
most abundant hormone in the human body.
DHEA
BENEFITS
DHEA, the popular
hormone widely sold as a nutritional supplement to
fight conditions from cancer to aging, does in fact
have a beneficial effect on the vascular function of
the heart, a new University of California San
Francisco study shows.
DHEA is converted in the body to androgens (such
as testosterone) and estrogens, thus influencing
practically every organ and tissue in the body,
including the brain. However, the physiological role
of DHEA has been studied for over two decades and
still eludes final clarification.
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DHEA may also be intimately
involved in protecting brain neurons from
senility-associated degenerative conditions, like
Alzheimer’s disease. Not only do neuronal degenerative
conditions occur most frequently when DHEA levels are
lowest, but brain tissue contains many times more DHEA
than is found in the bloodstream.
Before starting any hormone
treatments like DHEA - get the facts.
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"No one
should take DHEA except under the supervision of a
physician, who should routinely check steroid and
cholesterol levels, glucose tolerance, and prostate health
in men," says John Nestle, MD, professor of endocrinology
and metabolism at Virginia Commonwealth University, who
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DHEA SIDE
EFFECTS
DHEA is a naturally occurring
chemical. Because levels decline with aging, some scientists
speculate it may play some role in aging processes.
But there is not proof that DHEA delays aging, according to
Edward L Schneider, M.D., of the National Institute on Aging.
Common DHEA side effects
caused by high doses of DHEA include:
- Acne - due to androgens
- Increased sweat odor and
possible scalp itching
- Menstrual irregularities
- Irritability and
restlessness - sometimes low doses can actually lead to
calmness
- Hair thinning or hair
loss
High dosages of DHEA, generally
more than 10 mg, cause heart palpitations and irregular beats
in some users. DHEA and other hormones are much more powerful
that people realize. Just because they are available over the
counter does not mean they have been proven to be completely
safe.
Dysthymia
Unlike major
depression, dysthymia doesn't strike in episodes, but
is instead characterized by milder, persistent symptoms that
may last for years. Although it usually doesn't interfere with
everyday tasks, dysthymia victims rarely feel like they
are functioning at their full capacity. According to the
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, almost 10 million
Americans may experience dysthymia each year.
DHEA is often used to treat
dysthymia
DHEA
Supplement
DHEA – Can DHEA Help Keep
You Young?
By Sacha Tarkovsky
DHEA as an anti aging
supplement is seen as a powerful aid in the fight against
aging and maintaining youth.
It is seen as protecting against many diseases, increasing
sexual libido and giving users a feeling of well being and
acting as an general all round anti aging supplement.
DHEA What Is It
DHEA is a hormone naturally produced in the human body.
It is the sole precursor hormone responsible for the
production and regulation of every other steroid and sex
hormone in the body.
DHEA is the only hormone that declines with age and
declines signal a variety of age related diseases. It is
generally seen as a powerful anti-aging treatment.
DHEA is a natural human hormone (a steroid) actually
produced from cholesterol by the adrenal glands. DHEA is
additionally produced in the gonads (sexual organs), in
adipose tissue (fatting tissues) and the brain itself.
DHEA is in fact, the
most abundant hormone in the human body. Only in humans is
DHEA the dominant steroid hormone. Humans produce DHEA in
greater quantity than any other species.
DHEA As Supplement For Sexual Health
DHEA is a general tonic of well being as helps maintain
sex hormone levels therefore increasing libido
DHEA Anti aging properties
The famous biochemist Stephen Cherniske has shown that one of
the most consistent and devastating aspects of aging is the
emergence of the metabolic syndrome, which is also termed
Syndrome X.
Decreased insulin sensitivity, free testosterone, and HDL,
along with increased LDL, total cholesterol, and triglyceride
levels, characterize the metabolic syndrome.
The decline in DHEA secretion contributes to the metabolic
syndrome and its related diseases such as heart attack,
stroke, and type II diabetes.
Results from the use of DHEA are gradual, and over time, one
should not wait for some dramatic change.
The anti-aging properties of DHEA are especially gradual, as
is aging itself, and may be noticed over an extended period
only.
There are some short-term effects, such as in weight control
and anti-depression, but it may also be noted that in addition
to dietary supplementation, regular strenuous exercise also
naturally raises the DHEA level in the human body.
The use of DHEA as a dietary supplementation is believed to
have the following affects:
- It maintains sex hormone
levels
- Increases the production
of antioxidant enzymes in the liver
- DHEA blocks an enzyme
called glucose-6-phosphate-dehydrogenase (g6pd) which is
needed to produce fat tissue and also promotes cancer cell
growth
- Relieves stress
- Strengthens the immune
system
- Improves mental clarity
as people age
- Helps the body burn
calories for energy rather than store them as fat
- Declining levels of the
hormone DHEA are implicated in Alzheimer's disease
diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease,
arthritis, obesity, cancer, atherosclerosis and heart
disease and depression
- Increases muscle mass
and strength
- Beneficial in increasing
feelings of well being and libido and acts as a sex
stimulant
DHEA is the subject of
intensive and continuous research, but more and more people
are now looking at DHEA as one of the key anti aging
supplements.
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