DHEA 05

DHEA is the most abundant of the more than 150 hormones produced by the adrenal gland & is the most abundant of all your body's hormones. If your body makes that much of it, it must be important and indeed it is.*

• Your body can convert DHEA into estrogen or testosterone as needed.*
• DHEA is more active in the brain than it is in any other organ in the body. It helps to build up brain cells & to make more protein available to the brain.*
• DHEA increases the production of interleukin-2, an important component of the immune system.*
• It enhances immune resistance to viral & bacterial action.*
• It improves thyroid function by about 10%.*
• Interacts with GABA receptors in the brain.*
• Increases bone formation & reduces bone breakdown.*
• In studies increased the average hip bone density significantly after 12 months of use.*
• Inhibits platelet clumping & risk for blood clot formation.*

DHEA levels drop significantly in most people after age 35. Elderly people sometimes have almost no DHEA.*

Lower levels of DHEA symtoms are correlated with increased incidence of:

• diabetes*
• Alzheimer's disease*
• senility*
• breast & other cancers*
• osteoporosis*
• heart disease*
• allergies*
• autoimmune disease*
• arthritis*
• obesity*
• hypertension*
• high cholesterol levels*
• multiple sclerosis*
• poor stress tolerance*
• coronary artery disease*
• immune disorders*
• more rapid progression of HIV infection*
• other chronic illnesses.*

Increased levels of cortisol, together with decreased DHEA levels is often seen in insulin insensitivity, in women with polycystic ovaries, with increased LDL cholesterol, abdominal obesity and increased risk for type II diabetes.*

There is a rapidly expanding body of research suggesting DHEA may be helpful for preventing & treating a wide variety of medical conditions. For all those details see the books on DHEA in the book section.*

Every day symptoms of low DHEA can be:

• Low mood & energy.*
• Decreased sex drive.*
• Anxiety.*
• Loose skin & muscles.*
• Decreased axillary & pubic hair.*
• Multiple allergies.*

DHEA supplementation is not recommended for men with existing prostate problems, healthy individuals under 25 years, pregnant or lactating women & women with breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer.*

Taken at the proper dosage there are no known long term adverse effects to taking DHEA.*

Excessive dose can cause acne, menstrual irregularities, unwanted hair growth, irritability.*

DIRECTIONS:

• WOMEN: 5-25 mg in AM unless your doctor prescribes a higher dose.
• MEN: 25-100 mg daily in AM unless your doctor prescribes a higher dose.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.