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Saliva Hormone Test for
DHEA
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Helps protect against heart disease, osteoporosis,
diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis
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Can increase and enhance energy levels, libido,
memory, and immunity
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Protects against the effects of stress
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Aids weight loss and healing of burns
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Helps to prevent wrinkles and dry eyes
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
is synthesized primarily in the adrenal glands from the steroid precursor
Pregnenolone which is synthesized from cholesterol. DHEA is the main
precursor for estradiol and testosterone. In the blood most DHEA is sulfated
(DHEA-S04) providing a storage depot for DHEA, thereby prolonging its half
life and providing a steady state source of DHEA for conversion to estrogens
and androgens in the adrenal glands, ovaries, and testes.
Circulating levels are
closely associated with aging, dropping nearly five-fold from a peak at age
20-25 to a low at age
70-80. Various diseases such as osteoporosis, CVD,
AIDS, autoimmune disease (i.e. lupus), Alzheimer’s disease, breast cancer,
thyroid disease, and diabetes have been associated with low circulating DHEA
levels.
It has been suggested
that measures which increase circulating DHEA levels such as exercise,
proper diet, stress reduction, and/or supplementation can ameliorate some of
the diseases associated with low DHEA levels, especially the generalized
debilitation associated with aging. Although such debilitation is multifactorial, measurement of
DHEA allows identification of low levels as a
possible contributing factor and a means to follow specific intervention.
Many studies have shown
that DHEA helps keep cholesterol in check and plays a role in reducing the
formation of fatty deposits to prevent blood clots and to provide protection
against diseases like lupus and diabetes. Recent studies have also
determined that DHEA may promote bone growth and reduce a woman’s risk of
osteoporosis, and it has been shown to be instrumental in weight loss. A
saliva hormone test to determine your DHEA levels might be the first step to
a healthy life.
To increase your DHEA in your
body we suggest:
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