DHEA Avail features dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a steroid hormone precursor that is converted by the body into androgen, estrogen, and other hormones. DHEA naturally peaks in early adulthood and declines with age.*
This new formula is more bioavailable, featuring micronized dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) produced under strict Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards offered in a 10 mg and 25 mg micronized versions.
*These items are not available for sale in Canada or Australia*
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Tablet
Servings Per Container: 60
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value | |
|---|---|---|
|
Micronized Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) |
10 mg | ** |
More About DHEA
DHEA is a natural steroid hormone that is synthesized from cholesterol through pregnenolone by the adrenal glands. DHEA acts as an antagonist for glucocorticosteroid hormones and is the parent precursor for other important steroid hormones, such as estradiol and other estrogens, and testosterone. While not a precursor to progesterone, DHEA can indirectly influence progesterone synthesis through a feedback mechanism whereby pregnenolone is converted to progesterone based on DHEA levels.
Apart from these functions, DHEA also has important biological functions itself.
Recent experimental and human 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.
DHEA and its metabolite DHEA sulfate are present in human adult plasma in concentrations of 0.01-0.02 µM and 5 to 7 µM, respectively. DHEA sulfate levels are low in early childhood and begin to rise after age 7, peak at age 20-24, and then drop at a rate of approximately 20% per decade, until at age 85-90, levels are 10-15% of what they used to be at age 20-30.
DHEA levels also decline under a variety of conditions of physiological stress, such as acute and chronic infections, and trauma. Vegetarians have been shown to have decreased DHEA levels as well.
Apart from these functions, DHEA also has important biological functions itself.
Recent experimental and human 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.
DHEA and its metabolite DHEA sulfate are present in human adult plasma in concentrations of 0.01-0.02 µM and 5 to 7 µM, respectively. DHEA sulfate levels are low in early childhood and begin to rise after age 7, peak at age 20-24, and then drop at a rate of approximately 20% per decade, until at age 85-90, levels are 10-15% of what they used to be at age 20-30.
DHEA levels also decline under a variety of conditions of physiological stress, such as acute and chronic infections, and trauma. Vegetarians have been shown to have decreased DHEA levels as well.
Indications
DHEA capsules may be a useful nutritional adjunct for individuals who wish to support the body’s normal DHEA functions.
Ingredients
Each capsule contains: DHEA
DHEA capsules may be a useful nutritional adjunct for individuals who wish to support the body’s normal DHEA functions.
Ingredients
Each capsule contains: DHEA