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Might DHEA be considered a beneficial replacement therapy in the elderly?

The article “Might DHEA be considered a beneficial replacement therapy in the elderly?” explores the potential benefits of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplementation as a hormone replacement therapy for age-related hormonal decline. DHEA levels naturally decrease with age, leading to physiological changes that may impact overall health. The study suggests that DHEA

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June 26, 2025 No Comments

Pregnenolone metabolism in an aldosterone secreting tumor of the adrenal and its adjacent adrenal tissue

This study explores the altered metabolism of pregnenolone in an aldosterone-secreting adrenal tumor and its adjacent adrenal tissue. The findings highlight changes in the steroidogenesis pathways of pregnenolone conversion to aldosterone and other steroid hormones, providing insights into the underlying mechanisms of hyperaldosteronism and adrenal tumors. The results could potentially

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