| Our bodies are run by
hormones, and DHEA is considered by many to be the "mother of
hormones" because it literally can be transformed into over fifty other
important hormones including the sex hormones testosterone, progesterone, and
the estrogens. It can also be made into Cortisone, which is related to our
inflammatory responses in the body. Cortisone plays important roles in the
regulation of allergies, (rashes, sinusitis, hay fever, and asthma) and
inflammatory conditions (arthritis, bursitis, and many others). DHEA has a
positive effect on white blood cells, making them more active and effective.
Diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and obesity have all been associated with low
levels of DHEA. There have been so many positive results from using DHEA that
the FDA has recently approved it for over the counter sale - However , despite
all the euphoria over it's use, it still should not be taken in high dosages.
Dr. Mindell recommends 5-50 mg daily for women, and 25-100 mg daily for men,
DHEA is a hormone that is produced by the adrenal glands, and is found in humans
in abundance when we are young, but by middle age, the supply begins to drop. By
age 50, most people produce only 30% of the DHEA that they did in their youth,
and by age 60, it is barely detectable. The drop-off is significant, and
dramatic. We actually have some long term studies regarding DHEA that are very
revealing.
In one long term study of men between the ages of
50 and 79, researchers found that those with the lowest levels of DHEA had the
highest rate of heart disease. Other studies of healthy men suggest that DHEA
supplements cut cholesterol, reduce body fat, increase muscle mass, and relieve
depression. Studies also show that men with the highest levels of DHEA were the
least likely to be impotent. In animal studies, it has been shown to increase
memory. All of these things combined are why people say this is the youth
hormone!
Dr. William Regelson - A medical
oncologist who has tracked DHEA for 15 years. He co-authored best seller "The
Melatonin Miracle" but has now moved on to DHEA. He personally has
delayed aging and is a living example of the effects of DHEA with a youthful
energetic life condition and strong libido.
Dr. Orentreich - Dermatologist who maintains a research lab. He is a
believer in Hormone replacement therapy and recognizes the onset of "male
menopause". According to Ms. Sheehy he looks very health for someone 73
yrs.old. (he takes DHEA) and he has been interested in aging since 13 yrs. old.
Dr. Orentreich has done many studies of testosterone and found that he had
better control with DHEA.
Dr. Samuel Yen - This country's premier DHEA researcher has found that
taking DHEA in replacement doses can activate the immune system. His subjects
experienced increases in general felling of well being.
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