DHEA is a precursor means it will convert into hormone after biotransformation in body.
Here are some facts about DHEA
Human body naturally produces this hormone DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) in adequate quantity from adrenal gland. DHEA level in our body peak in early adulthood and then slowly fall as we grow.
Synthetic medicinal preparation of DHEA is available in market as tablet and marketed as an anti-aging therapy, DHEA is also claimed treat chronic illness and improve physical performance.
Companies claimed that DHEA supplements are useful to maintain DHEA level and it could slow the aging process, possibly improving well-being, cognitive function and body composition. But research hasn't proved this to be true.
DHEA is a hormone. And this hormone is already secrete by body naturally. Use of this supplement may increase level of androgen
and may develop effects of steroid. DHEA also might increase risk of hormone-sensitive cancers such as prostate, breast and ovarian cancers. If you have any form of cancer or are at risk of cancer, don't use DHEA.