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Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate

 

DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone ) is a metabolic hormone intermediate (a building block for

hormones) that has some hormonal characteristics of its own. It is an important precursor for

estrogens and testosterone. The most accurate way to measure DHEA is to measure it in the

stable form that the body keeps it in; DHEA-S (dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate). Even DHEA that is

taken by mouth is quickly converted to this more stable form by the body. DHEA-S levels are

usually much higher in men than they are in women. Levels peak at about 25-30 years of age

and decline with aging. The decline of DHEA levels with aging correlates with a general decline

in immunity, and lowering resistance to age-related diseases. Decreased DHEA levels are noted

in many chronic illnesses, obesity, decreased sex drive (low libido), chronic fatigue, rheumatological

disorders, insomnia, and depression.

DHEA-S is one of the most important hormones produced by the adrenal glands, and should be

evaluated in with cortisol another very important adrenal gland. It should also be looked at whenever

testosterone levels are low, since it is a precursor to testosterone.

 

 

(DHEA-S)

 

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Dehydroepiandrosterone-Sulfate

 

Common Names: Dehydroepiandrosterone-Sulfate; DHEA- Sulfate

 

Chemical Name: 3beta-Hydroxyandrost-5-en-17-one 3-sulfate

 

Molecular Formula: C19H28O5S

 

Molecular Weight: 368.4872

 

 

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