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DHEA

Also sold as Dehydroepiandrosterone

An actual hormone. Prescription-controlled in many countries.

TrustedSupp Tier System™ · Tier 3Take as a defined course
Check before you startThis one has documented interactions with medication classes where the consequences are serious. If you take any prescription medicine, run it past a pharmacist before starting.

Evidence strength

50/100Moderate
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG

What the evidence supports: specific hormonal deficiency states under supervision.

This scores how well-supported the claim above is — not how much benefit you personally would get. A high score on a narrow claim does not extend to everything the product is marketed for.

How long to take it

Only under medical supervision with monitoring.

Who it's actually for

Specific diagnosed conditions. Not a general anti-ageing supplement.

Safe upper limit

Unverified
Prescription-controlled in Canada, the UK, Australia and much of the EU
A steroid hormone with real effects — acne, hair loss, cycle disruption, and potential to feed hormone-sensitive cancers.
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Interactions to know about

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Practical notes

  • Do not self-prescribe hormones.
  • Banned in most competitive sport.