Myths and facts about DHEA
DHEA is the most common hormone in the human blood. Like Steriods it has also been grossly mis understood, with it being crucially restricted in empowering the art of love making. Blood levels are highest during our late teens and these begin to decline by the time we are 25 years of age. By 70 years of age, DHEA production is only a small fraction of what it was when we were younger. This is most commonly seen in women whose libido decreases by the minute, especially after pregnancy. There are many reasons why this happens, one amongst them is the presence of DHEA.

Research has shown a correlation between low DHEA levels and a declining immune system as well. As such, DHEA is being used in the fight against HIV, cancer, and senile dementia. But DHEA’s most overlooked but vital role may be its relationship with cortisol. DHEA has an inverse relationship to cortisol, i.e. when DHEA is low cortisol levels are elevated and vice-versa. Now what in the world is cortisol, you may well ask! Cortisol is one of the few hormones that increases with age. Known to induce stress, especially when its levels are elevated for long periods, most bodily functions get negatively affected by it. For example, the body may become more insulin resistant and damage to other systems may damage other vital organs in our body.

Maintaining Healthy DHEA levels
Maintaining healthy DHEA levels while keeping coritisol levels under control may help slow physical aging and reduce stress. In short it may also decrease the pace at which we might observe aging signs in our body. To sum it up, DHEA, in reality is more like a growth hormone that fills in the void that gets created with the passage of time in our body. The first few signs of aging in any human, be it wrinkles, or hair loss, or even dryness in our skin is due to the shrinkage of the growth hormone. Usage of DHEA helps you revive it all over again.

The average production of DHEA from healthy adrenal glands is approximately 25mg per day. Men produce more DHEA on an average than women. This may also be so because women are endowed with the ability to give birth to a child, an activity, which in varying mannerisms drags a certain weakness in a woman's body, even though she chooses to live a healthy life style.

Although there is no-known down-regulation (a situation whereby the adrenal glands would slow or stop their own production of DHEA in response to the continuous high levels caused by long-term DHEA supplementation), it is advisable to stop DHEA use for periods of time on a regular basis to prevent this possibility (or have DHEA levels monitored by blood tests). Of course you need to see your physician before you start popping in DHEA pills, but its advisable that you monitor your health file before doing so to avoid dangerous consequences.

Needless to mention that DHEA should NOT be used by people suffering from prostate or testicular cancer. Its best if you consult a physician before using it on yourself, as these are hormones that you are dealing with and any side effect could possibly have a serious negative effect on you! Moreover, the advancement of Science is to move you to a platter that's most desirable not one that is most detested!