special subjects
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
Claims
DHEA supplements are said to improve mood, energy, sense of well-being, and the ability to function well under stress. They are also said to improve muscle strength and athletic performance, stimulate the immune system, deepen nightly sleep, lower cholesterol levels, decrease body fat, build muscles, increase bone mineral density, relieve depression, reverse aging, improve the appearance of aging skin, improve brain function in patients with Alzheimer disease, treat infertility in females undergoing assisted reproduction, increase libido, and decrease symptoms of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) . A prescription DHEA ovule or suppository has been used to treat vaginal atrophy. 