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The effect of six months treatment with a 100 mg daily dose of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) on circulating sex steroids, body composition and muscle strength in age-advanced men and women

A six-month study evaluated the effects of daily 100 mg dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplementation in elderly men and women, finding that DHEA and DHEA sulfate (DS) levels increased, accompanied by a higher DS/cortisol ratio. In women, the treatment led to increased levels of potent androgens comparable to those of younger individuals,

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June 26, 2025 No Comments

Low serum levels of sex steroids are associated with disease characteristics in primary Sjogren’s syndrome; supplementation with dehydroepiandrosterone restores the concentrations

The study “Low serum levels of sex steroids are associated with disease characteristics in primary Sjögren’s syndrome; supplementation with dehydroepiandrosterone restores the concentrations” investigated the impact of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) supplementation on sex hormone levels and disease symptoms in postmenopausal women with primary Sjögren’s syndrome (pSS). In this randomized, placebo-controlled, 9-month

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June 26, 2025 No Comments