Other Ingredients: Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Cellulose Gum, Silica, Magnesium
Stearate.CONTAINS NO: Yeast, Wheat, Corn, Milk, Egg, Soy, Glutens, Animal
Derivatives, Artificial Colors, Added Sugar, Starch or Preservatives.
Other Information:
Please read before using Natrol® DHEA
Investigators interested in the biology of aging have increasingly focused their attention
on the steroids dehydroepiandrosterone DHEA)and DHEA sulfate (DHEAS). When Consumed, DHEA
is metabolized in the liver, and a significant percentage is converted to DHEAS.
The interest of DHEA and DHEAS stems from observations that circulating levels of these
hormones exert beneficial actions but exhibit a unique age-related decline. Therefore,
some changes associated with aging are postulated to be due to a relative decline in DHEA
and DHEAS.
Secretion of DHEA from the adrenal cortex is very high in a fetus, drops sharply after
birth to very low levels in childhood, rises again before puberty and reaches peak levels
in young adulthood. During adulthood, it has been conclusively shown that DHEA and DHEAS
levels in both sexes decrease at a relatively constant rate of 2% per year. Hence, at age
80, levels are only about 20% of those at age 25.
At all ages, the interindividual variability is very high, and thus the normal range of
serum levels is extensive. For example, one man at age 65 could have levels three times
higher than another man of identical age.
Supplementation with DHEA:
The objective of supplementation with DHEA is to maintain levels approximating those
occurring during early adulthood. However, excessive amounts of DHEA can have undesirable
effects. Therefore, it is important to assure that the amount of DHEA consumed is not
excessive.
Have your DHEA level measured before use:
In order to determine if supplementation is appropriate, and if appropriate, the amount to
be consumed, DHEA levels should be measured by a physician. Following the commencement of
DHEA supplementation periodic testing of DHEA and DHEAS levels should be checked to assure
that the optimum level is being reached and to avoid ingestion of excessive amounts.
Warning: This product should not be taken by any person who is under the age of 40, pregnant, capable of bearing children, or taking any prescription medication, including any hormone products. Persons suffering from any disease should consult a physician before using this product. *The FDA has not evaluated these statements. This product is not intended to diagnose,
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