"Jenny" wrote in message
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I've been curious about DHEA, but did not want to try it. It is a
hormone?

Did it have an effect on your energy, mood, or memory?


The thing I find curious regarding DHEA is that, like anything I suppose,
there's conflicting reports. It seems that the claims for weight loss are
directly related to its ability to improving insulin sensitivity. In the
same reports, though, I can see things about heart palpitations, and issues
of genderization (men displaying women's traits, and vice versa). I read,
though, that for people that have low insulin sensitivity to begin with, the
DHEA can be counter-effective and cause problems like those listed. The
recommendation was to get your insulin levels under control before beginning
any regimen of DHEA or the equivalent. I wonder how many of these reports
also focused on diet along with supplementation?

Just some thoughts,
Mark