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DHEA liposomal drops serves as an important adrenal hormone that supports healthy aging. Produced from cholesterol by the adrenal glands, DHEA is present at high levels in brain tissue. Similarly, DHEA also serves as a precursor to the sex hormones estrogen and testosterone. With age, DHEA production declines, usually peaking between the ages of 25-30 and gradually falling to a decline of 90% by age 60.

DHEA seems to support insulin growth factor (IGF-1) levels. In other words, IGF-1 is the hormone/growth stimulating metabolite produced by the metabolism of HGH. It’s responsible for the beneficial effects of elevated human growth hormone. Cortisol is a stress hormone. In addition with aging, there is a decline in DHEA and an elevation of cortisol. High and prolonged levels of cortisol, like those associated with chronic stress, have been shown to have negative effects. Such as impaired cognitive performance, suppressed thyroid function, blood sugar imbalances, decreased bone density, a decrease in muscle tissue, higher blood pressure and lowered immunity. Besides stress, other factors that contribute to low DHEA levels include aging, sugar, nicotine, caffeine, alcohol and a vegetarian diet low in cholesterol and healthy fats.

Studies have suggested that supplementing with DHEA may benefit immune function, blood sugar metabolism, weight management, brain and bone health, heart health, and estrogen and testosterone levels.