How Does DHEA Work?
DHEA Declines with Age
Dehydroepiandrosterone is produced by the adrenal glands as a product of cholesterol metabolism. DHEA’s direct mechanism of action is unknown. DHEA levels begin to increase during puberty, peak by age 30, and then decline by about 10% each decade, plateauing around age 80. The age-related decline in DHEA is associated with a decrease in muscle mass and bone density. Both DHEA and testosterone are converted to the active androgen dihydrotestosterone in the peripheral tissues. Many changes associated with aging – such as reduced immune function, obesity, diabetes, and increased risk for cancer – are associated with decreasing levels of DHEA, according to animal studies.
Benefits of DHEA
DHEA can potentially help with:
Vaginal dryness and thinning secondary to menopause- Improving skin hydration and decreasing age spots
- Depression
- Osteoporosis
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