Does DHEA aid in weight control ?
How? In recent studies involving both animals and humans, supplementation of DHEA appears to have the effect of reducing body fat and increasing muscle mass, without calorie restriction. Various additional studies have shown low levels of DHEA to be associated with obesity. In both animal and human studies, DHEA reduced body fat, with or without weight loss. Like thyroid hormones, DHEA seems to enhance thermogenesis and declining metabolic efficacy. Because of its ability to increase enzymes necessary for fat metabolism and block enzymes responsible for fat storage, it seems to shift metabolism from producing fat to creating muscle and energy. It also tends to increase sensitivity to thyroid hormone. Low serum DHEA levels were recorded in patients with hypothyroidism. What else does DHEA do? DHEA has been shown to improve neurological function (including memory, mood enhancement, and EEG readings), immune surveillance, and stress disorders. DHEA replacement therapy has become popular a
