Frequently Asked Questions
What is DHEA?
Short Answer
DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is a steroid hormone related to testosterone and estrogen. It is the most abundant hormone in the human body.
Long Answer
Synonyms of Dehydroepiandrosterone are: Dehydroisoandrosterone, 3beta-Hydroxy-5-androsten-17-one, 3beta-Hydroxyandrost-5-en-17-one, Androstenol, Androstenolone, Dehydroisoandrosterone, Hydroxyandrost-5-en-17-one, Prasterone, and trans-Dehydroandrosterone.
Other related names for DHEA include:
- Prastera
- Fidelin
- Prasterone
- Dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-S)
Additional Information
Dehydroepiandrosterone (Wikipedia.org)
DHEA May Help Midlife Depression (WebMD.com)