What DHEA Actually Is, And Why It Deserves More Caution
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a steroid hormone the adrenal glands produce, and levels decline substantially with age.
Unlike the plant botanicals surrounding it in most formulas, supplementing DHEA means introducing an actual hormone precursor into the body.
What DHEA is
DHEA is the most abundant steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It serves as a precursor that the body converts into both testosterone and estrogen, making it relevant to hormonal balance in both men and women. Production declines substantially with age — research indicates most men over 60 have less than half their peak DHEA levels.
Why this differs from a typical botanical
Who should be more cautious
What the research generally shows
Research on DHEA supplementation in aging men, indexed on PubMed, has produced mixed results on outcomes like libido, mood and physical function, with effects varying by baseline DHEA levels, dose and individual factors.
Applying this to Erexafil
DHEA is one of Erexafil's 12 ingredients. We think it deserves its own separate consideration, distinct from the traditional plant botanicals also in the formula, precisely because it is not one.
