DHEA 50 mg Micronized 60 caps P1061-60 DHEA 50 mg Micronized (dehydroepiandrosterone), a hormone naturally produced by the body, is synthesized from cholesterol by the adrenal gland. It plays a crucial role in the synthesis and regulation of the steroids and sex hormones in the body such as estradiol and other estrogens and testosterone. DHEA can also indirectly influence progesterone synthesis through a feedback mechanism whereby pregnenolone is converted to progesterone based on DHEA levels. Plasma levels of DHEA begin to decline progressively with age starting around age 40. Research shows that a 70-year-old produces about 90% less DHEA than a person in his or her 20s. It has been proposed that restoring the circulating levels of DHEA to those found in young people may improve well-being. Other factors that contribute to low DHEA levels include consumption of sugar, nicotine, caffeine and alcohol. Key Ingredients Aside from its role in synthesizing and regulating hormones, studies show that DHEA is involved in a large variety of physiological processes, including immune function, brain function, bone metabolism, blood lipid metabolism, energy metabolism, the regulation of normal blood sugar and insulin levels, and the maintenance of lean body mass. Research also indicates that supplementation with DHEA (when found to be low) can improve physical, psychological and emotional well-being. Supplement Facts Serving Size:1 Capsule Servings Per Container: 60 Amount Per Serving % Daily Value** DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) Micronized 50 mg † † Daily Value not established. Other Ingredients: Rice flour, vegetable cellulose This product is free of milk, egg, peanuts, crustacean shellfish, soy, tree nuts, wheat, yeast and gluten. This product is free of ingredients derived from genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Suggested Use Take 1 capsule daily as a dietary supplement, preferably with a meal, or as directed by a health practitioner. Store in a cool, dry place. Warnings Not for use by individuals under age 18 or women who are pregnant or nursing. Consult your health practitioner before use. Discontinue use and consult your health practitioner if any adverse reactions occur. Keep out of reach of children. Use only if safety seal is intact. References Am, J. Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2006; 291(5) Maturitas. 2010; 66(2):172-9. Front Neuroendocrinol. 2009; 30(1):65-91. Biogerontology. 2008; 9(4):235-46. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2006; 1088:139-52. Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2006; 188(4):541-51. Pharmacol Ther. 2010; 126(2):186-99. Circulation. 2009; 120(13):1231-40 Atherosclerosis. 2009; 206(1):77-85. Villareal DT, et al. JAMA. 2004; 292(18):2243-8.
