WHAT IS DHEA?
     The compound dehydroepiandrosterone is better known as DHEA. It is often called the mother hormone because it is produced in greater abundance by the adrenal glands than any other hormone. It is also produced to a lesser extent by the ovaries, testes and brain.

WHAT DOES DHEA DO?
     The body uses DHEA as a buffer hormone or as a storehouse from which the body can produce other hormones such as estrogen or testosterone when needed. However, in recent years, DHEA research has indicated that this hormone may have important therapeutic benefits in such areas as cardiovascular disease, auto-immune diseases, cancer, chronic fatigues, fibromyalgia and may have anti-aging properties.

WHY MAY I NEED TO TAKE DHEA?
     There is a progressive decrease in the production of DHEA as one gets older, usually between the ages of 30-40. Low levels of DHEA have been associated with many degenerative diseases.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I NEED TO TAKE DHEA?
     Only your physician can help you make that decision. Your doctor will need to check your blood level of DHEA in order to decide if you need to take a supplement and if so, what strength.

DOES DHEA REQUIRE A PRESCRIPTION?
     Until recently DHEA was only available by a doctor's order. Even though some strengths can now be purchased without prescription we still recommend obtaining your DHEA under the supervision of your doctor. Only prescription DHEA will be reimbursed by your insurance.

SHOULD EVERYONE TAKE DHEA?
     Men and women under the age 30 probably do not need to take DHEA. Also, men who have had prostate cancer or women who have had breast cancer should not take DHEA until research demonstrates safety.

DHEA is available TODAY with prescription at California Pharmacy and Compounding Center. Please call 1-800-575-7776.

For other types of therapy:
     Testosterone - Estrogen - Pregnenolone - Progesterone - Tryptophan