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DHEA

Also sold as Dehydroepiandrosterone

An actual hormone. Prescription-controlled in many countries.

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Check before you startThis one has documented interactions with medication classes where the consequences are serious. If you take any prescription medicine, run it past a pharmacist before starting.

How long to take it

Only under medical supervision with monitoring.

Who it's actually for

Specific diagnosed conditions. Not a general anti-ageing supplement.

Safe upper limit

Unverified
Prescription-controlled in Canada, the UK, Australia and much of the EU
A steroid hormone with real effects — acne, hair loss, cycle disruption, and potential to feed hormone-sensitive cancers.
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Interactions to know about

  • Hormone therapyHRT, tamoxifen, testosterone, anti-androgens
  • Chemotherapy / cancer treatmentAny active oncology treatment
  • AntidepressantsSSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, tricyclics
  • Blood thinners / antiplateletsWarfarin, apixaban, rivaroxaban, clopidogrel, aspirin

Run your full list through the interaction check.

Practical notes

  • Do not self-prescribe hormones.
  • Banned in most competitive sport.