DHEA is an androgenic hormone produced by your body's adrenal glands. This substance is
two steps up the hormonal metabolic pathway from testosterone production compared to
Androstene which is only one step away. DHEA production starts in the body at age 7
and peaks at about age 24. After that, DHEA production will decline by 20% per
decade. As you can see, the older you get, the more likely you will benefit from
DHEA supplementation. DHEA will increase testosterone production in both men and
women whose bodies don't produce that much DHEA naturally.
There have been studies to substantiate this increase as well. One study examined
the effects of a 50 mg. daily dose on both men and women who were over the age of
50. This dosage was enough to increase DHEA levels to that of a 24 year old in only
2 weeks of supplementation. A follow-up study was done where participants consumed
100 mg. of DHEA before sleep. This not only raised DHEA levels but boosted immune
function, increased gains in lean body mass, increased strength, and decreased bodyfat.
As far as real world results go, I have tried this supplement. I do no fall in
the low DHEA category though. I did notice an increase in strength (not a sizeable
one, but noticeable nonetheless) as well as in increase in acne (not good). I also
felt as though my body tempeture increased slightly while on the supplement as well since
I sweated more indicating that I might be burning bodyfat as well. My hormone would
still be considered raging by most peoples standards so increasing DHEA for those under 25
might be questioned. I would definitely recommend this supplement to anyone over
30. These people could obviously benefit from supplementation of DHEA.
Another plus of this supplement is the cost. Hell, this stuff only costs about $5.00
per bottle. At that price it is definitely worth a try. Recommended dosage on
this supplement is 200 mg per day taking 100 mg. at noon and 100 mg. before bedtime.