DHEA and Testosterone: A winning team!
Testosterone isn't the only hormone that is important for men's health. Other hormones contribute to the form and function of the male body. One of those hormones is DHEA. DHEA stands for Dehydroepiandrosterone, produced by the testes and the adrenal glands, just like Testosterone. The brain also produces it. DHEA is one of the ingredients the body uses to create testosterone and other Androgens.
DHEA is critical to male development. DHEA is responsible for many of the changes associated with puberty and its side effects, including increased odor, the development of body hair, and oily skin.
While Testosterone is more potent, the body produces more DHEA than any other natural steroid.
DHEA levels reach their highest during a man's twenties and then proceed to fall throughout the rest of his life. DHEA Levels drop to around 10-20% of their peak when men are in their seventies. DHEA Supplementation is increasingly common among aging men concerned with their vitality and Testosterone Levels as they age.
Symptoms of DHEA Deficiency
Some men suffer from DHEA Deficiency, which has a range of problematic symptoms, including Erectile Dysfunction, osteoporosis, low sex drive, fatigue, and memory loss. For men, low DHEA Levels are also correlated with a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and a shorter lifespan.
What Are the Benefits of DHEA?
While Testosterone is currently under extensive research, investigation of DHEA lags. Patients and some HRT Specialists report that DHEA can improve body composition, help men lose weight, relieve adrenal insufficiency, decrease fatigue, enhance libido, and improve erectile function. While further research is necessary to explore the benefits and drawbacks of DHEA, it's clear that the hormone provides some help, even if those benefits aren't as miraculous as some may like to claim.
Of course, the science of Endocrinology changes rapidly over time. An appointment with a Hormone Therapy Clinic can help you learn about the latest advances in DHEA research.
DHEA is sometimes provided to patients looking to improve Testosterone Levels, especially those with borderline Testosterone Deficiency. Some studies show that DHEA offers various patient benefits, but the results are mixed depending on the case.
Researchers in one study provided DHEA supplements to patients and then had them perform high-intensity interval training. Among these men, DHEA led to an increase in Testosterone that sustained itself through vigorous activity.
Another study explored how DHEA affected erectile function. In this study, patients took DHEA daily for six months. Compared to placebo, these patients experienced a notable improvement in their ability to generate and sustain a healthy erection.
It's noteworthy that these benefits occurred without a correlated increase in Testosterone. DHEA is often prescribed with traditional Testosterone Therapy to bolster sexual ability and function.
Our HRT Clinic offers Hormone Replacement Therapy, including DHEA Supplementation.
If you're interested in DHEA, we recommend reaching out to a doctor specializing in Men's Health and Hormone Replacement Therapy. Suppose you're struggling with significant issues associated with Low-T. In that case, you'll likely benefit more from Bio-Identical Testosterone Therapy, though DHEA may still play a beneficial role in your treatment program.
While DHEA prescriptions are relatively common among health and wellness clinics, the jury is still out on their ultimate effectiveness among those without a specific deficiency.
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