Dehydroepiandrosterone or DHEA in Men

[IMT staff]

It provides strong support to the immune system including a protection against everything from colds to cancer. It is interesting to note, with few exceptions, low or deficient DHEA is found in virtually every illness.

Like cortisol, DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is produced in the adrenal glands and is a positive counter-balance to the destructive properties of cortisol. Cortisol is produced in the body during times of stress.

DHEA is safe and provides significant benefits at a low cost. At IMT, our doctors test DHEA levels and provide a prescription for treatment. Instituting a male hormone therapy and addressing addressing DHEA levels is critical to a balanced hormone program.

Dehydroepiandrosterone or DHEA in Men - Blog - Testosterone replacement & general men's health articles

 

[Mr P]

DHEA, dehydroepiandrosterone, is the most essential hormones in human health

 

[wtgrantham]

Excellent article! I'm a believer in the importance of DHEA in a testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) program.
Thanks

 

[Schweddy]

Doesn't DHEA lead to aromatization?

 

[bigben34]

I've noticed a huge difference between using and not using DHEA as part of my testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) program. There seems to be a balance to it though. If I take it daily for over a month straight then I start to get a lot of acne, indicating a possible rise in E2 due to aromatization of the DHEA...If I stop it for more than a week, my skin clears up but my sleep sufers big time, indicating a drop in DHEA and a rise in cortisol levels. I do track my sleep with a phone app (Sleep as Android), and have been doing so for over a year now. My deep sleep percentages back up the theory that DHEA controls cortisol levels...When I take DHEA for more than a week my deep sleep percentage is consistantly over 50%, sometimes 60%. When I've been off of DHEA for over a week my deep sleep percentages are consistantly around 30% every night, along with day time fatigue.
FYI: I take 25mg a day. I've read a couple studies that seemed to show that 25mg was actually more effective than 50 or 100 mg per day...More isnt always better I guess.