DHEA is a steroid hormone naturally produced by the adrenal glands. In the body, DHEA is further broken down into testosterone (male hormones) and estradiol (female hormones). It is believed that DHEA can improve sexual and cognitive functions, help with depression and reduce inflammation. It is hence commonly taken as a supplement to enhance exercise performance and as an adrenal androgen replacement in menopausal women. However, there is limited scientific evidence to conclude that taking DHEA supplement is effective for these purposes.
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