Definitions for "DHEA"
Dehydroepiandrosterone, an inactive adrenal product which declines with age. It can be converted to estrogen in bone and vaginal lining, and can be used to treat menopausal symptoms.
Acronym for Dehydroepiandrosterone. This powerful hormone is produced by the adrenal glands and plays a role in the regulation and production of other hormones including testosterone and estrogen. Its primary function is to inhibit the binding of cortisol. DHEA also appears to facilitate improved cholesterol profiles, loss of body fat, increased muscle gain, etc.– See also Cortisol
an adrenal androgen precursor produced in the adrenal cortex and transformed into testosterone within prostate cells
dihydroepiandosterone.
As A Treatment"In the prime of life (age 20 to 25), men produce about 31mg of DHEA daily and women about 19mg daily..."
As A Treatment"...Four months of supplementation with DHEA (50mg per day) had no effect on serum lipids, bone markers, body composition, exercise capacity, sexuality or mood scores in a double blind cross-over study of 22 healthy men (50-69 years old) with age-related physiological decline of DHEA..."
As A Treatment"...While younger women with breast cancer may have low levels of DHEA, postmenopausal women with breast cancer appear to have high levels of DHEA, which has researchers concerned..."
A natural moisturizer to protect against dehydration, also protects skin blood vessels.
Keywords:  inflammatory, anti
an anti-inflammatory