Dhea

For those of you considering using DHEA in PCT:

DHEA
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Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), is a natural steroid prohormone produced from cholesterol by the adrenal glands, the gonads, adipose tissue, brain and in the skin (by an autocrine mechanism)]. DHEA is the precursor of androstenedione, testosterone and estrogen. It is the most abundant hormone in the human body.

DHEA has been shown in numerous studies to increase testosterone, increase IGF-1 levels, and reduce body fat and lower cortisol levels. Cortisol is a catabolic (breaks down muscle) inducing stress hormone.

One study revealed that high dose DHEA supplementation decreased body fat levels by 31% while maintaining the same overall bodyweight in just 28 days. This indicates a significant increase in lean body mass at the expense of body fat. This study shows DHEA may have an ability to significantly alter body composition to favor lean tissue accrual.

Another study showed DHEA had an effect on the choice of foods consumed. A controlled animal study showed that those animals administered with DHEA, when given a choice, chose lean protein and carbohydrate food as opposed to foods comprised of high fat.

DHEA can be purchased at just about any health food store or grocery chain. It normally comes in either 50 mg. or 100 mg. potencies.

Our DHEA levels significantly begin to decrease with age, steeply declining after the age of 30 years. So if you’ ve noticed a bit of decrease in your energy level and or sex drive, you could be suffering from lower levels of testosterone.

Do you sugest putting this into a every day diet if you are over 30?

Action, would this be good to put in along with trib for pct ?

Originally Posted by cannonball

Action, would this be good to put in along with trib for pct ?

Absolutely...The old board had a PCT which included Tribulus and DHEA...

I'd say that it would be an excellent addition to PCT...

Great info Action!!!

Hey Action,

In that study did they state what the dosages were? 31% decrease in fat is nice, I am wondering if it was based on milligram per kilogram of bodyweight. I always find it funny that the dosages are often higher in the study's than the recommended dosage over the counter.

Thanks for the great read that shed some good light on DHEA.

Ya, it really opens up your eyes on it...

If I can afford it, I'll use both DHEA and Tribulus in PCT...