Life Extension - DHEA, 50 mg, 60 Capsules

Product Description

• Dehydroepiandrosterone
• Promotes Optimal Hormone Levels
• Dietary Supplement
• Non-GMO

DHEA is the bodys most abundant circulating hormone, but as we age DHEA levels begin to decline. Supplementing for healthy DHEA levels can help support immune function, circulatory health, mood and well-being, healthy body weight and lean muscle mass, libido, and more.

Benefits at a Glance

• Maintains youthful DHEA hormone balance
• Encourages healthy immune function and circulation
• Promotes a healthy body weight and lean muscle mass
• Supports healthy mood, libido, well-being, and more

More about DHEA

Peak blood levels of DHEA occur at approximately age 25, decreasing progressively thereafter.??Maintaining healthy, youthful serum levels of DHEA has a variety of health benfits.??Thousands of studies have been published on DHEA's various benefits, including immunomodulatory properties as well as positive effects on mood, quality of life, and body composition. Rejuvenating the circulating levels of DHEA to those found in young people may improve overall well-being and sexual function as well.

Body composition, mood, and more

In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, ten months of DHEA supplementation showed enhanced increases in muscle mass and strength resulting from resistance exercise in elderly individuals. Other studies of DHEA regimens in women suggest beneficial effects on well-being, mood, and sexuality. Studies show DHEA may improve mood and alleviate melancholy, and may also benefit the aging brain.

Cardio, circulatory, and structural health

DHEA has the capacity to improve vascular health by a number of complex processes. ?One of them is increasing?nitric oxide?synthesis. DHEA has also been shown to support a healthy circulatory system and joint/bone health. ?In a randomized, double-blind, controlled trial, one year of DHEA supplementation helped protect hip bone mineral density in older adults and spine bone mineral density in older women.

DHEA usage and safety precautions

Life Extension's DHEA directions for use are specially drafted to provide safe, optimal dosing. Regular blood testing is highly recommended both for dosage accuracy and blood level monitoring. Because of the overwhelming evidence connecting low levels of DHEA to age-related factors, Life Extension suggests that all people over age 40 begin DHEA supplementation.

For most people, the starting dose of DHEA is between 15??C75 mg, taken in

Suggested Use

Read the entire label and follow directions carefully prior to use

The exact number of capsules to be taken should be determined by blood testing and the advice of a physician. For optimal results, take one (1) to two (2) capsules in the morning. DHEA serum blood tests are suggested 3 to 6 weeks after initiating DHEA replacement therapy to optimize individual dosing.