DHEA DHEA

A hormone made by the adrenal glands that the body uses to build testosterone and estrogen, sold over the counter as a supplement in the U.S. Human studies show modest, inconsistent effects on mood, libido, and body shape, working best in older adults whose natural levels are already low.

Also known as Prasterone, Dehydroepiandrosterone, Dehydroisoandrosterone, Androstenolone, Diandron, 3beta-hydroxyandrost-5-en-17-one, 17-Hormoforin

Effects Hormonal

Routes Oral

Legal status Dietary supplement

WADA Banned at all times

3D Molecular Structure of C₁₉H₂₈O₂

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Chemistry

Formula: C19H28O2
Molar mass: 288.4
CAS: 53-43-0
PubChem CID: 5881
IUPAC name: (3S,8R,9S,10R,13S,14S)-3-hydroxy-10,13-dimethyl-1,2,3,4,7,8,9,11,12,14,15,16-dodecahydrocyclopenta[a]phenanthren-17-one
InChIKey: FMGSKLZLMKYGDP-USOAJAOKSA-N

Reported dosing

Clinical data

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose 25-50 mg/day

Reported range 25-100 mg/day

Route Oral

Frequency Once daily

Duration Ongoing (supplement use), or as prescribed for diagnosed adrenal insufficiency

Sold over-the-counter as a dietary supplement in the US; a prescription hormone in most other countries. Higher bodybuilding-forum doses exceed typical clinical study doses.

Where this comes from Clinical trials; supplement-industry dosing

These figures are recorded for reference and are not a recommendation. Dosing is a decision for you and a clinician.