D-H-E-A
A precursor hormone that your adrenal glands make — your body converts it into testosterone and estrogen as needed.
Also known as: Dehydroepiandrosterone, The Mother Hormone
Last reviewed: April 2026
DHEA is the most abundant steroid hormone in your body. Think of it as raw material — your body converts it into testosterone, estrogen, or other hormones as needed. DHEA levels peak in your 20s and decline steadily. Supplementing restores this hormonal building block.
Capsule taken in the morning
Frequency
Daily
Pain Level
○○○ None
Self-Administered
Yes — at home
Typical Range
10mg – 50mg
Cream applied to thin skin areas
Frequency
Daily
Pain Level
○○○ None
Self-Administered
Yes — at home
Typical Range
5mg – 25mg
Week 2–4
DHEA blood levels normalize.
Month 1–2
Improved energy, mood, and sense of well-being.
Month 3+
Downstream hormonal benefits become apparent.
Overall: Mild
Acne
Due to androgenic conversion.
Oily skin
Related to increased androgens.
Hair changes
Women may notice facial hair at higher doses.
• Hormone-sensitive cancers
• PCOS (may worsen androgen excess)
• Liver disease
• Insulin — DHEA may improve sensitivity
• Anticoagulants — may enhance effect
• Hormone therapies — may alter balance
Pregnancy: Do not use during pregnancy. DHEA has androgenic activity.
DHEA is a precursor your body converts as needed. Testosterone is the end hormone directly. Pregnenolone sits even higher in the hormone cascade.
Testosterone
The primary male sex hormone — replacement therapy restores levels when your body isn't making enough.
Pregnenolone
The very first hormone in the cascade — your body makes all other steroid hormones from this one starting material.
We don't currently offer this peptide — but we have protocols for similar goals.
Coming Soon →This is a compounded medication prescribed off-label. It has not been FDA-approved for the uses described. All prescribing decisions are made by your independent licensed provider.