special subjects
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
What claims are made about DHEA?
People take DHEA supplements to improve mood, energy, sense of well-being, and the ability to function well under stress. Other uses include the following: Increasing sex drive Deepening nightly sleep Lowering cholesterol levels Increasing muscle strength and bone mineral density Decreasing body fat Relieving depression Improving the appearance of aging skin Treating infertility in women undergoing assisted reproduction In older men, body fat may be reduced. In older women with decreased adrenal gland function, DHEA may improve quality of life and depression, although there are probably more effective complementary and alternative medicine treatments. Advocates also claim that DHEA can reverse aging, improve brain function in people with Alzheimer Disease , and decrease symptoms of 