Growth hormone (GH) has been implicated in regulation of the adrenal androgen dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). Brooke et al. hypothesized that DHEA supplements might increase insulin-like growth factor ...

To date, clinical studies of DHEA in patients with specific diseases have yielded generally inconclusive results. Most of the studies were open label or had very small samples. Most of the studies ...

Millions of women walking around feeling stressed, tired, foggy, blue and just plain blah could benefit from an increase in the hormone DHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone. And while it may be difficult ...

This is the sixth in a series of posts on complementary and alternative therapies for depressed mood. Previous posts reviewed the evidence for SAMe, bright light exposure therapy, omega-3 fatty acids, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Current evidence does not support dehydroepiandrosterone use to improve women’s menopausal symptoms, sexual ...

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a hormone produced by both men and women. It’s released by the adrenal glands, and it contributes to male traits. The adrenal glands are small, triangular-shaped ...

Dehydroepiandosterone (DHEA) levels are thought to be severely deficient in septic shock, and DHEA replacement has been proposed to treat this condition. Arlt and colleagues' study contradicts this ...

Dehydroepiandrosterone, better known as DHEA, is a steroid hormone. It is naturally synthesized by the body and performs a number of roles. It is also available in supplements. However, using DHEA may ...

7-keto-DHEA is a supplement that may increase your metabolism and lead to weight loss. It may influence your sex hormones only as a gel and not oral tablet. But more research is needed on this ...

A new study has found that taking DHEA hormone supplements in conjunction with calcium and vitamin D could lower the risk of spine fractures in older women by 30 to 50 percent. The treatment, however, ...

One peek down a drugstore aisle and you’ll probably notice DHEA supplements. DHEA is said to help with everything from ED and depression to obesity and body fat distribution. We hate to break it to ...

(Reuters Health) - A vaginal suppository containing the hormone known as DHEA is a good alternative to estrogen for treating vaginal issues related to menopause, according to a new trial. Pain during ...