Hormone Therapy - Men DHEA DHEA, like other hormones, is made by both men and women. It is primarily used by the body to make other hormones, including testosterone. As we age the blood levels of this important hormone gradually drop, until by the time we are 60 years old, the levels are approximately 10% of that of a 20 year old. Lacking the "raw material" is one factor in the falling levels of all hormones that occurs with time. The benefits of DHEA include increased vitality, mental function, libido, and decreased cholesterol and body fat.   Historically, DHEA has been given as immediate release capsules. More recently, physicians have found that using a sustained release capsule provides better, more consistent results. It is also effective as a topical cream. Either of these options are generally more effective than taking the over-the-counter immediate release capsules, which are generally not pharmaceutical grade ingredients..

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