DHEA

Dehydroepiandrosterone; GL701; Prasterone

... DHEA is one of the natural steroid hormones produced in small amounts by the human adrenal glands. Individuals who have a condition known as Addison''s disease or primary adrenocortical insufficiency do not produce enough of the adrenal steroids -- including DHEA, Overall symptoms of Addison''s disease usually appear gradually and they may include anemia, darkened skin and mucous membranes, fatigue, and weight loss. DHEA replacement in Addison''s disease is controversial -- with some studies finding positive effects such as lessened fatigue and improved mood; and other studies finding no effects. Currently, DHEA supplementation is not standard treatment for Addison''s disease, although a prescription DHEA product does have an orphan drug designation for treating adrenal insufficiency. An orphan drug has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for extremely limited uses, such as for the treatment of a rare disease. ...

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