DHEA
The youth hormone. Precursor to vitality hormones. Anti-aging.
In general
- Higher
- Acne, oily skin, hair loss, aggression.
- Typical
- Youthful energy, strong immunity, healthy skin, vibrant.
- Lower
- Fatigue, weakness, dry skin, accelerated aging.
For women
- Higher
- Acne, oily skin, facial hair growth, irregular periods, PCOS-like symptoms.
- Typical
- Good energy, healthy skin, normal immune function.
- Lower
- Fatigue, low energy, dry skin, accelerated aging. Low is acceptable for females.
For men
- Higher
- Acne, oily skin, aggressive behaviour, elevated DHT risk.
- Typical
- High energy, strong immunity, healthy testosterone production, youthful vitality.
- Lower
- Fatigue, low drive, muscle loss, accelerated aging, dry skin.
If it tends to run high
- Stay Hydrated
Proper hydration supports balanced adrenal hormone metabolism.
If it tends to run low
- Moderate Exercise
30 minutes of moderate exercise stimulates DHEA production from your adrenal glands.
- Cut Sugar
Sugar depletes DHEA reserves. Reducing intake helps preserve your 'youth hormone'.
- Sleep Before 11 PM
DHEA is restored during deep sleep. Earlier bedtime maximizes recovery.
This page is general education, not medical advice. HormoneGPT shows patterns based on your answers and does not measure dhea levels. If you are worried about symptoms, talk to a doctor; a blood test is the only way to measure hormone levels.