Quel est le rôle de la DHEA ?

Quel est le rôle de la DHEA ?

La DHEA a été proposée comme traitement adjuvant du lupus érythémateux, maladie où le système immunitaire attaque certaines cellules du corps. Elle a récemment fait la une des magazines pour son usage dans la prévention des troubles liés à l'âge, et en particulier ceux de la ménopause.

Pourquoi doser la DHEA ?

L'intérêt du dosage est d'exclure la présence d'une tumeur maligne sécrétante (surrénalienne ou ovarienne). Une telle tumeur est suspectée chez les femmes dont le taux de DHEAS est supérieur à 700 µg/dL.

What are the common causes of elevated DHEA levels?

• Adrenal disease is the main cause of high DHEA levels, according to the American Association for Clinical Chemistry. Adrenal tumors -- either benign or cancerous growths that attach themselves to the adrenal glands -- may cause an overproduction of the DHEA hormone. Adrenal hyperplasia, a swelling of the gland, can also cause high levels of DHEA.

How can I lower my DHEA naturally?

• Watch for natural reductions with age. DHEA levels usually peak right around the age of 20 when a person becomes fully hormonally and physically mature.
• Be careful not to go too low. In your efforts to lower your DHEA levels,make sure that you go in for regular blood tests with your doctor.
• Minimize any cortisol intake. ...

Does DHEA do any good or harm?

• DHEA might reduce high-density lipoprotein (HDL), or "good," cholesterol levels. Use of DHEA also might worsen psychiatric disorders and increase the risk of mania in people who have mood disorders. DHEA also might cause oily skin, acne and unwanted, male-pattern hair growth in women (hirsutism).

Does taking DHEA increase man testosterone levels?

• DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a steroid hormone available in supplement form that is sometimes used to increase testosterone levels. Produced naturally by the adrenal glands, DHEA is converted by the body into testosterone and other sex hormones. Some men take DHEA to increase their testosterone production and achieve certain health effects.