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DHEA
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
None
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Anti-aging; Memory; Cognitive Function
CHEMICAL NAME
dehydroepiandrosterone
DESCRIPTION
DHEA is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland; Natural levels drop with age. DHEA supplements are said to increase energy, enhance memory and cognitive function, improve immunity, and reduce the effects of stress.
BASICS EFFECTS IMAGES HEALTH LAW DOSE CHEMISTRY
MEDIA COVERAGE #
U.S. Agency Sounds Alarm About 'Miracle' Hormones
EXPERIENCES #
Every Day Felt Like the First Day of Summer, by Rutegar
Detrimental, by Diesirae
Expectations Met, by Jai
Be Careful of Dose Amount, by anonymous
Light-headed and Shaky, by lucy
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OFF-SITE RESOURCES
PRIMARY RESOURCES #
Ceri : DHEA
SECONDARY RESOURCES #
International Anti-Aging System : DHEA
DHEA Cautions and Side effects
DHEA: Ignore the Hype
Sex and DHEA
AIDS.org : DHEA
MEDIA COVERAGE #
How One Pill Escaped Place on Steroid List - NY Times, Apr 17, 2005
RESEARCH & JOURNAL ARTICLES #
PubMed "DHEA" Results