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After the age of about 25 yrs., DHEA steadily decreases, but prolonged periods of stress seems to be a critical factor in depleted DHEA. Typically when the body is under stress, the adrenal glands produce large quantities of both DHEA and Cortisol. However, when stress is continuous, Cortisol may remain elevated and DHEA drops.
