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Low DHEA and low testosterone

Since they are two different hormones what would be the difference in symptoms between the two if one or the other was low? Just curious as it seems like it would be hard to tell.
- Rhino 2.0
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- Nov 18, 2018
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- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
DHEA Supplementation: Have You Felt Any Effects?

I know that many members supplement with DHEA for health benefits. I'm wondering if anyone has felt benefits, when supplementing with DHEA.
- Vince
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- Dec 12, 2017
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DHEA Side Effects & Safety

When I first started w/Defy medical, they thought my levels were too low, and put me on DHEA among other things. :-) I started with taking 25mg tabs 1x daily. Levels were to low, so it was upped to 25mg 2x a day. On the bottle, and some other sites if I understood it properly, it mentioned...
- caston41
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- May 24, 2016
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DHEA Supplementation in Men: What Do Studies Show?

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) DHEA is a steroid prohormone produced by the adrenal glands and transformed in target tissue through intracrine mechanisms to androgens or estrogens. Plasma DHEA levels decline with age. By the age of 70–80 years, levels may be as low as 10%–20% of...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Sep 3, 2014
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- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
Higher levels of DHEA-S protect against intense stress

Neuroprotective-Neurotrophic Effect of Endogenous Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulfate (DHEA-S) During Intense Stress Exposure. Taylor MK, et al. Steroids. 2014 May 30. pii: S0039-128X(14)00123-8. doi: 10.1016/j.steroids.2014.05.011. [Epub ahead of print] Abstract Recent reports demonstrate...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Jun 5, 2014
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- Forum: Thyroid, DHEA, Pregnenolone, Progesterone, etc
DHEA Supplements- Do They Work?

Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands in men and women. The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys. DHEA is the most common steroid in humans. It can be transformed in the body into testosterone (the primary male sex hormone), estrogen (an...
- Nelson Vergel
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- Oct 11, 2013
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TRT Hormone Predictor Widget

Understanding Your Hormones

Estradiol (E2)

A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.

DHT

Dihydrotestosterone is a potent androgen derived from testosterone. Affects hair growth, prostate health, and masculinization effects.

Free Testosterone

The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.

Scientific Reference

Lakshman KM, Kaplan B, Travison TG, Basaria S, Knapp PE, Singh AB, LaValley MP, Mazer NA, Bhasin S. The effects of injected testosterone dose and age on the conversion of testosterone to estradiol and dihydrotestosterone in young and older men. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2010 Aug;95(8):3955-64.

DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038