DHEA for Longevity and Quality of Life

摘要

Circulating dehydroepiandresterone sulfate (DHEAS) its production decline with advancing age. This decline, occurs concurrently with involution of the zona reticularis (ZR) of the adrenal cortex. Adrenopause represents a senescent endocrine deficiency similar to menopause. Despite burgeoning interest in this field, it is not clear when or how to administer DHEA to menopausal women. Oral DHEA is nonetheless widely consumed in the United States as a food supplement.