Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a hormone that has been hailed as the "elixir of youth" - improves memory, renews the immune system and smooths wrinkles. High levels of the hormone DHEA in the blood are maintained during youth; after the age of 40, they decrease rapidly. In the elderly, the secretion of the hormone is low - deficiencies are associated with troublesome symptoms (e.g. accelerated ageing, atherosclerosis, osteoporosis).
Deficiency furthermore increases susceptibility to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoporosis.
DHEA - quality of life
Undoubtedly, dehydroepiandrosterone affects quality of life. When supplied to the body as a medicine, it stabilises the endocrine balance, thus influencing the efficiency of its functioning.
- when used in women, it reduces the discomforts associated with menopause (e.g. irritability, hot flashes),
- for men, it alleviates symptoms of andropause and improves potency.
In addition:
- improves physical condition,
- improves intellectual condition (memory, concentration).
It is advisable to supplement DHEA deficiency in order to restore the body's normal functioning.
DHEA tablets are available in pharmacies. They should be taken in the morning, as this is when it coincides with the natural process of DHEA secretion by the adrenal glands.
Important! Before starting therapy, it is important to consult a doctor and do the necessary tests (the concentration determination is done from blood serum. DHEA has the highest activity in the morning, therefore the test should be carried out at this time).
DHEA tablets are a safe drug - in the body (depending on its needs) it is converted into sex hormones. Any unused DHEA dose is naturally excreted from the body.
The drug should be taken by 40- to 50-year-olds who enjoy good health and would like to maintain this state for as long as possible.
Although DHEA is referred to as the "elixir of youth", the research conducted does not allow a clear answer to be given as to whether it can actually stop the internal ageing clock. However, it is certainly a hormone with a salutary role for the proper functioning of the body.
