DHEA Description

DHEA - DHEA is a short form of the term Dehydroepiandrosterone. DHEA is produced by the body's adrenal glands but the output will decrease sharply as the person ages. DHEA is active in just about all biologic activity, especially in the brain. There is some evidence that DHEA will enhance longevity, sexual vigor, and even has cancer fighting properties. Other studies have shown efficacy is combating LDL, or bad cholesterol, and aging. 

A deficiency in DHEA is not unusual and it can lead to weakness and lack of energy. DHEA is a hormone, and during its processing in the body may become testosterone or estrogen.