For the past 7 months I'm on 25mg DHEA every morning on empty stomach along with 50mg of testosterone cypionate every 3.5 days I'm 45 yrs I feel great I sleep like a Rock! My confidence and mental sharpness have exploded. I feel like I'm in my late '20s :) wife loves it aswell
I am 63, been having horrible hot flashes since I was 52. The past year or so it has gotten somewhat better, but I started on 10ml of Dhea and I can’t believe the difference! I love it!
Maybe on the SAD (standard American diet) with lots of sugar, additives, inflammatory veg oils,and other metabolites from that diet, possibly cholesterol may be something to look at if that way of eating is not changed. This is a Doc I'd check with.
Working in the supplement retail business dhea is a very popular supplement for men and women. You should do it under a doctors advice especially if you are on other meds. Even though its banned in sports and can make you more prone to certain cancers for individuals where cancer is an issue I still believe people should think about various hormones as the quality of life is better. As middle age approaches I believe dhea, test, pregnenolone etc can greatly help. Off course you should do it under a doctor who is trained in this as most docs are not. Quite a number of folks do it without a doctors guidance too. Women after menopause basically fall apart. Sounds harsh but really hormones are critical to them for optimum health. Diet, nutrient deficiences etc all play a part in good health. Most men over 50 should be on some hormone support whether natural or prescribed as quality of life matters. Doctors who specialize in both regular medicine and complementary medicine usually give their patients the better treatments. While I myself am more geared towards living and eating healthy I still believe most people need hormone support at some time and possible cycling on and off if necessary for quality of life. We are all dying a slow death due to insufficiency of hormones in some form or another.
Hi Drew, I live in Vietnam and doctors are just not the same as in the West, anyway I am 60 years old, I work out a lot really fit, and I am a healthy weight, I also fast 18-6hr, but just lately started to feel very tired in the evening and irritable and not my self so decided to go for a DHEA test and my score was 79 ug/dl, very low I think, so I've put my self on 60mg of DHEA and I will check again in two months and will try to get into your optimum levels, but the levels they give me to follow are 69 - 617 ug/dl, which in my opinion is not correct but this is Vietnam lol, thanks for your excellent video.
I am in the UK and have had a saliva test that showed low dhea 91 pg/ml (106-300) and 6 months later 78 pg/ml (106-300) I am on estrogel and progesterone but still feel so ill. Thank-you for a really informative video, much appreciated 😊
My age is 38 my total testosterone level when recetly I got checked was a low 313 ng/DL taking 100 mg dhea capsules right now with the hope that my total testosterone levels with increase along with my most horrible sleep problems get fixed. I am really confused watching mixed reviews of dhea some videos say it's absolutely useless to take dhea but some videos say it's very important to take
Well my DHEA Was 325 i felt great my test free and total was according to the regular lab high so was my DHEA I don't buy that i usally take a week off and restart taking it again
Do you work with patients who resides in another country? Honestly it's so Damn hard to get DHEA from my doctor I'm sitting at the bottom of the reference range
I am 45 and had a total hysterectomy at 31. I have gotten off of HRT. I cannot lose weight even after weight training and cardio 5 days a week. I’ve been doing this for over a year and I also have other activities to keep healthy and moving. Also my skin looks weird theses days. I have considered taking 25mg on DHEA. What are your thoughts?
But what I can say is that if you've had a hysterectomy you're likely deficient in more than just DHEA and you should work with a naturopathic doctor or functional medicine doctor
@@henry222ist i've noticed you've asked questions in multiple comments on here. go to your local quest and order a DHEA-S blood draw, find out your level and supplement ONLY if you are low. as an example i was told to take 50mg topically for two months to reach an optimal level which i did. you may need more or less it is dependent on your labs.
Doc,my gallbladder removed 30 yrs ago and i'm 56 yrs old, is there any chance to absorbed Dhea, i'm on my 10 mos keto diet...Please let me know, Doc..from the Phils😍
Hey if someone was on a opiate would DHEA be a good idea to supplement with? I know testosterone would be better. But I was reading opiates lower DHEA over time.
I am supplementing and test came out as 534. Should I just stop supplementing? What are the symptomns and effects of having high value while supplementing?
@@DrewTimmermansND I used DHEA many years ago I made my own eye drops and it took it by mouth. I also used it as a female/ vaginal suppository, which fixed a host of problems! I went off of it for about 10 years, as it had previously fixed an autoimmune problem, Fibromyalgia and Sjogren's Syndrome. I am now back on it again, seven plus years post menopause. I did all the research on my own, as life is too short to be too worried about an excess, if you're cautious in your use of things, and the suffering negates the risks. I don't have an Endocrinologist or/Rheumatologist, and am not about to have one either as I don't have health insurance or much personal income. So, it's not worth it to me to even try, as PUBLIC HEALTHCARE IS SCANDALOUSLY INSUFFICIENT. PLUS, back when I had INSURANCE for Medical Care 90% of the doctors thought I was full of s*** when I did my own treatment and they tried all their other treatments and I said no thanks, TO SURGERIES/ CYCLOSPORINE, ETC! AND so they wrote me down as a CRAZY PERSON! SO SCREW THEM. I FIXED EVERY THING. I am only on a limited OTC PROGRAM NOW. I FOUND OUT, Most of the Lung Specialists, Endocrinologists/Rheumatologists don't really give a s*** about you. (After I UNDERSTOOD THAT I found OUT for MYSELF, how to CONQUER my IMMUNE, MY LUNG and MY HORMONE ills.)
So, my free testosterone level is high according to LabCorp (5.6), progesterone is low-ish (0.6), DHEA is 200. I just hit menopause with an FSH OF 37+ and I’m on estradiol (the Dotti patch). I don’t have a uterus but I have my ovaries. My blood sugars are stable (80s-110(PC)), but my right ovary has a dull ache. AM fasting cortisol is 13 something. Honestly I’m not sure if I should be concerned with my free testosterone, but I did ask for an ultrasound of my ovaries just in case. One doc was thinking PCOS but I’ve never had that, and the ache is just in my right ovary (I don’t have an appendix so it’s not that and colonoscopy found nothing at all: no polyps or diverticula). I’m wondering if I should supplement DHEA 🤔 I guess I could try it and see how I feel
Hi doc. My levels of DHEA are very low but my estrogen and testosterone are really high (all this three near low for DHEA and high for testosteron and estrogen ranges) How is this possible ? I have tons of symptoms of adrenal fatigue. Can DHEA help me ?
I am a 56 yr old male, my recent labs, Dhea level was 93 mcg/dl ? How long does it take to raise levels? I started taking 50 mg of micronized dhea first thing in the morning a few days ago? What level should i be looking to reach for optimal levels?
It can take 2-3 months to see big improvements. Don't go above the reference range, but usually the upper 50th percentile of the reference range is a good place for people
@@DrewTimmermansND Is 93 mcg/dl, considered low? What level should i be looking to raise to 350 mcg/dl ? Will i notice much of a difference when my dhea level is increased?
hows it going so far?...im in the same boat possibly - i havent had my levels checked yet, but on my 2nd day of supplementing 50mg per day. Im getting testosterone and dhea levels checked in a few weeks
Why have I lost all muscle mass in arms, legs, everywhere? I was exercising for a year , lost weight and it got worse. I've already been through menopause.....
I started to have low t at age 26.. I was at total 96 testosterone. Super low. Started on HRT. But Never checked my DHEA or DHEA-S Well that was even lower. I'm now at 52 total DHEA. I took 1 month off everything to see where my levels would go. SOO let me tell you I got my test level up to 1400 total and yet I still had ZERO drive. Teh way I look at it is simple. You can build a house without the base. DHEA is the base. Also lots of people do not talk about DHEA and DHEA-s which one can pass the blood brain barrier and the other can not. so both are important ot look at.
@@ARES-CodM143 yes. So research and science and anyone please correct if wrong. I'm just sharing my many years of knowledge and frustration. Any dhea pill form can not reach the brain/cross blood membrane barrier, so that's where dhea-s Cream form comes in. It's very good to use both. A dose for pill and cream. Worth noting, dhea has a very short half life of 4-6 hrs. So taking it once a day is kind of pointless. I would take your dose 2-3 times a day but split it up. So if you find a 100 mg or if that's whatever you're taking. Just break that up into three smaller dosages. You will see a difference. Now listens people will say a lot of stuff about it well I heard this or that but until you try it like a lot of estrogen conversion. First of all you would have to be a person that is highly susceptible to estrogen anyways. But not only would you have to take a pretty extremely high amount one study I found was like 400 mg a day for 2 years or more for it to like change your actual blood levels of estrogen significantly. Which that's a lot right I mean most people take 50 to 100 a day. I find what works best for me personally is at least 250 mg pills. One always at night. And one in the morning. And I know this is probably common sense but I would add 10 g to 20 g of vitamin d a date I'm always low on vitamin d. And I have found that most people who have low DHEA also have extreme low vitamin d. And one really weird thing and I don't know the complete reason why. If you don't mind eating raw garlic then do that. Or if you can get garlic oil and pill form I think that throughout the day and I'm telling you it is absolutely amazing and what it does.
@@JesseBlum bro if u dont mind can i contact u through whatsapp i got alot question...in my country nobody cares untill u are extremely low or extremely high on certain hormones.
Doctor, I am 24 years old female and the doctor said I have high DHEA-S (in high 600s). How can I treat this? I am having severe acne and hair loss. I will go the doctor but the appointment is 3-4 months out.
Your optimal male range is completely above the "normal" reference range on my blood test DHEAS 26-342 μg/dL. Would your optimal range be considered "high" on most blood tests or am I looking at the wrong thing?
It would be considered high on some reference ranges yes. Reference ranges are only the data they have collected on 1000 random people, 2 standard deviations from the mean. So the reference range doesn't correlate with 'health' just correlates with 'normal'. Normal isn't optimal in today's world
@@DrewTimmermansND Can I take DHEA 25mg with a low dose hrt ? Or can I just take the DHEA on it's on. I am 54 yrs old & went through an early meno at 36. I am putting belly fat weight on like mad this last 2 years & I cannot cope. I've gone from a size 8, UK size to a size 16 !!
My pituitary does not produced any hormones from a tumor that was removed I am on all synthetic hormones so FDHEA lowers cortisol and I take hydrocortisone for my cortisol can that be dangerous
I’m 38 and have a post menopausal DHEA unconjucated, but a “normal” level of DHEA sulfate. What’s the difference between the 2 tests and which matters more?
Hi, i'm 40 and had my last child 4 years ago. My body totally changed after that pregnancy and for years now i've been suffering for constant fatigue. I recently had blood work done and my testosterone is low (
Hey there, sorry to hear you've been struggling with that. I am no longer working with hormone patients and am just taking pain cases, however my wife is amazing at helping people (especially women) with hormone concerns! Give us a call if you'd like to schedule an apt with her! 480 508 4226
This is my story! Except my testosterone is literally NOTHING and I am hypothyroid. Feel like absolute crap. Adjusting thyroid meds while awaiting and appt with a specialist for testosterone problem. The appt cannot get here fast enough. I am tired of feeling this way!
Im 26 got tested and only my DHEA lvls are super high 935 which normal range max was 553. No cortisol tested i have been having some issues with anxiety and depression my doctor told me it doesn't matter if it is high. What tests should i get to check if these high levels are of worry
I am 31 years old. My Testosterone level is 3.40. What is the doses par day for me. 25 mg at morning and 25 mg at evening. It is ok for me or take more doses like 50+50 mg every day.
Hi, I’m on trt 200mg a week and I administer every day. I started suffering from horrible anxiety only at night waking up several times during my sleep. At times I was self administering 25mg of pregnenolone and dhea sublingual 1st thing in the morning. I stopped thinking that was causing my anxiety. But it continued. Then I started taking the pregnenolone at night 25 mg every 2 to 3 day’s and the anxiety stopped. But my libido started suffering greatly. So I switched to dhea 25 mg sublingual every night and now I don’t suffer anxiety as much. Maybe waking up once occasionally. Will I need to supplement pregnenolone? I’m 50yrs old. And donot take an ai. 6”3 230lds. Good health. Thank you.
Your trt dose is high, I was on 180mg test a week every day injections, anxiety bad especially at night, I reduced dose obviously with docs supervision and after a few weeks the anxiety stopped. Hope this helps
Hopefully you got help. You are a high estrogen converter. Its obvious by the anxiety, low libido, and erectile dysfunction. No one should use testosterone, its actually a terrible hormone to replace, but if you must then use the daily cream. You will convert less estrogen that way. Also, you need to run low dose HCG, 250mcg, as well. Its incredibly irresponsible not to. If you need to use an AI then use exemestane and start at very low doses, for example 0.5mg every 3 days then get monthly bloodwork to adjust. If you use anastrozole instead.. may god help you.
I'm 36 and my testosterone level is a little under 300, is it safe to take Dhea for me. I feel tired all the time and looking for something to give me energy
@@DrewTimmermansND thank you, I did. It’s over the counter. Not being your patient nor giving me any medical advice, should a 47 year old male think about taking 50mg daily? Thank you in advance
@@DrewTimmermansND You really don't want to say much of anything. People are going to take 25 to 50mg. tabs or caps and should know generally want they are doing.
When working with hormone therapies where harmful levels can build up because of improper advice, yes I follow the hippocratic oath to first do no harm.
Hi Doctor, 28 year old male, DHEA 204 ug/dL and Growth Hormone value was less than 0.05 ng/mL... How would you diagnose someone just by those values and what would you recommend as far as treatment goes? Thanks
hey there, I no longer work with hormone patients as I have subspecialized further into regenerative medicine. i'd recommend finding a good physician who can help with that. PS. growth hormone testing is not good. you want to look at IGF-1 levels.
Growth hormone is naturally very low because it's secretion is in pulses. So blood testing of GH does not give us important information unless there is a true deficiency (dwarfism) or excess (gigantism or acromegaly). Just because it's 'blood work' doesn't automatically make it 'good'
@@DrewTimmermansND Ahh, well I'm just trying to comprehend the meaning of low levels of DHEA n growth hormone in my labs. I do suffer from chronic fatigue, muscle N hair loss, and ED, so I'm wondering if DHEA supplements will be of any help to my condition? Is it possible my adrenal glands isn't producing enough hormones? Thanks you so much for u're responses. I wish you were my MD😔
Does dhea shut down or decrease testosterone and sperm production and could possibly lead to gonade atrophy? I read these information on some fertility websites. These claims don't make sense but I am not an expert. I hope you answer these questions
In women with low free testosterone and DHEA levels, could DHEA supplementation be enough to raise both levels? Or do you think low dose T (cream, pellets etc) would be needed as well?
@DrewTimmermans,ND When taking DHEA how does it know if it’s for treating a male or female as far as testosterone and estrogen is concerned. Example: I’m a man and I start taking DHEA. How does it know to give me more testosterone in my body rather than more estrogen and visa versa for a woman.
The same way your body is already doing it. Dhea doesn't directly turn into estrogen it has to become testosterone first. Male levels of the enzyme that turn testosterone into estrogen are lower than females.
You’re not the only one I also have low testosterone and high estrogen and all of my scooters say I’m “normal” when a fucking 50 year old man can have a levels like a healthy 20 year old man :) fucked up
@@sal9523 Find a new dr. They keep lowering the "normal range" of total testosterone. I was at 450 ng/dl of total testosterone at 30 years old...considered "in range", but if you look at the average...I had the testosterone of a 60 year old. I also had all the symptoms of low Test. So I finally found a dr to work with me. I'm now in optimal range, all symptoms gone, feel amazing. TREAT SYMPTOMS NOT NUMBERS. Good luck man.
@@DrewTimmermansND sir, iam Indian, sir no one doctor is there to advice this Bpc 157 capsul am taking my own advice . Please elf me , please clarrify my doubt Can I take immunosuppressant medicine with Bpc 157 capsul ???? please sir.iam taking Immunosuppressant medicine Folitrax 15 mg injection weekly once.
@@DrewTimmermansND Amble request sir, please elf me 🙏🙏. My doubt clarify.please please.Can I take immunosuppressants medicine with Bpc 157 Injection ???? Please sir please 🙏🙏.elf me.
Is it the same for all ages, no matter how old you are? Are you ranges the same for a 66 years female as a 25 year old? What are the test you need to decide if I need to take it? If anyone knows feel free to answer.
What symptoms would someone have of low DHEA? My levels are at 370 - I’m on trt but I do not convert to Estrogen so even with a “high normal” test level, my E2 sits around 20
biggest one for me was eczema and immune system. my test levels were excellent (for my age 45 last year) at 1071 with a free level of 155. my dhea was 232. per advice of mike mahler i began using a topical dhea and in 3 months went up to 384. my eczema 95 percent GONE, i want to say 100 percent but i'm leaving it out in case there was a spot i didn't notice. mind you i had it since my early 30s. also, didn't get sick all winter...this is with a job where i'm touching people randomly (i'm a police officer). now at age 46 i had stopped the dhea for a few weeks and got tested again, dhea was back down at 273. started using my favorite brand again which is a topical. 50mg pump every morning 3 weeks on one week off.
I’m a 25 year old female and my bloodwork showed my DHEA sulfate level to be 114 ug/dl. She said it was too low for someone my age and prescribed my a micronized supplement of DHEA that is only 10 mgs. That seems like a low amount, is that enough? Also, what are the side effects of this
I'm a 23 year old male and my DHEA is at 198 mcg/dl. I've had a functional nutrition therapist say I have adrenal fatigue, and slow metabolism. I can definitely feel the slow metabolism as my appetite has been really low for a few years now. I get full way too easily and struggle to gain weight/muscle. Is low DHEA related?
@@wintertime331 yeah. Overtraining did me in. Constantly high cortisol and body cannot upkeep high dhea to balance it and then dhea drops and symptoms galore
Hello doctor, my dhea level is 185.6 ug/dl and I have high estrogen level which is 206 .81 pg/ml taken on day 2 of my cycle this month. So can I take dhea supplement for fertility and how much should I take. Much appreciated if you reply as I am trying to conceive since 3 years.
Hello Dr! Would you consider DHEA-S level of 80ug/dl low for a 33 year old woman? I have all the symptoms of low DHEA level but my numbers are within the normal range ( 60.9 - 337).
@@DrewTimmermansND thank you so much for your response! Do you have any videos on what causes low DHEA in young people? Do you recommend doing a comprehensive hormonal panel to check other hormones or any other tests to confirm the diagnosis? What time of the month is best to test it for women?
I moved away from treating hormone concerns over 2 years ago, but here's an overview. Too many causes to list - work with a good ND or functional medicine doctor. My wife works with female hormones and may be able to help you. Yes, comprehensive panels should always be done. Best day of the month depends on a lot of things, but usually day 21.
I’m 20 year old male been suffering from low sex drive, low confidence, and low sperm count, had all my hormones checked testosterone, Dht, estrogen, SHBG, Fsh, Fs, everything checked out ok but..... my DHEA level was 80 doctor so could this be causing my low sex drive etc ? And do supplements work I’ve been taken 100mg DHEA is it effective at increasing levels doc ? Also my testosterone tested at 590 and free tested at 18.5 which is low for my age so if I get my DHEA up being that it’s so low I could experience a 20% gain in testosterone and other sex hormone
Hey can I ask you how you are doing nowadays? I just read your comment and I have exactly the same issue, though I am 28. everything was ok except my DHEA-S was rock bottom low. i just started my DHEA-S at 50mg/day. I was wondering how you are feeling now and what changed and if also your Testosterone went up etc.
I'm 58 yrs old I'm very low on DHEA 25 I believe. My endocrinologist told me do not supplement it. Well, I did ...and it gave me diarrhea So, then I did the cream from a compound pharmacy and still caused diarrhea. Please help me understand why. Thank you!
Depends on the patient's symptoms, but upper quartile for most patients. I don't use AI's to drop estrogen 99% of the time. Estrogen is protective for the heart, brain, and bones. Will use occasionally in morbid obese patients with clinical high estrogen and low T, but thats just a bridge as they work on fat loss
Drew Timmermans, ND Thankyou doc because I’m experiencing high e2 symptoms at 23mg daily Cypionate even though my numbers are not that high: TT 950 E2 45 FT 19 (4-22)
@@kiranmai8773 no she recommended me to another dermatologist,he gave me finastride 1mg/day ,fin gave gyno so reduced the dosage,I take 3mg/week but still I have hair fall.and I'm using procapil also , minoxidil gave me bad side effects so I left it.
Hello Dr, Thanks for your video. In contrast, i have elevated DHEA-SO4 levels(624) and i am suffering from hair loss, oily scalp and other thyroidish problems for more than 10 years.. I'm 33 years old man. There are lots of info about for low DHEA-S but not high DHEA.. What do you recommend for my case? Thanks in advance..
@@DrewTimmermansND there isnt any good hormones doctor that would treat minor symptoms for hormonal imbalance in most of the country thats why we are here asking for your help
@@DrewTimmermansND Thanks, dottor Timmermans. I'm Italian and here it's very difficult that medical doctors prescribe dhea, despite sintoms and its very low levels in the blood, however I've found an endocrinilogist very dedicated that prescribed me dhea
It can yes. There are hormone shifts that can occur with autoimmune conditions, and a decrease in dhea is one of those. If you haven't yet, I'd work with a functional, integrative, or naturopathic doctor for assistance.
@@DrewTimmermansND unfortunately he was diagnosed before we were able to get him medical coverage. Seeing all the specialists is extremely difficult. He works between 80 and 110 hours a week and we still cannot afford what they want to charge us for coverage ( just for him) that's why I'm researching to see if maybe I can find something that may help him. His biologics shits are 8k each ( last I checked) and he has to take 2 a month. It's a good thing we found a company willing to help pay for it.
I'm sorry to hear that he is going through all of that. I would recommend checking out Dr. Billy Mitchell on Instagram and TikTok as he puts out a lot of great info for rheumatology patients.
For the past 7 months I'm on 25mg DHEA every morning on empty stomach along with 50mg of testosterone cypionate every 3.5 days I'm 45 yrs I feel great I sleep like a Rock! My confidence and mental sharpness have exploded. I feel like I'm in my late '20s :) wife loves it aswell
Love hearing you're feeling amazing!!
Thank Dr for the information I am interested to take DHEA but my cholesterol is hi and would like to know if I may have DHEA.
And wish one please?
@@najatvanesbroeck9477 sorry I cannot give you medical advice unless you are a patient of mine
How long did it take to feel both hormones “kick-in” and you really feel good?
@@DrewTimmermansND My DHEA is 364 ug/dL and my doctor wants me at 500 ug/dL
Hormones hormones hormones.... so important and having a Doctor, that understands and works with his or her patients, is so helpful.
I am 63, been having horrible hot flashes since I was 52. The past year or so it has gotten somewhat better, but I started on 10ml of Dhea and I can’t believe the difference! I love it!
Wow! I did not know you could have menopause symptoms this long 😳
@@samosa5925 Mum is 74 & has been in menopause since being 50 & is still suffering with hot sweats now
Yes! Women always need at least a certain level of hormones from puberty onward.
Question: you had menopauze symptoms for over a decade and never thought to test your hormones and simply fix the issue?
@@DarkoFitCoachthis! Different mentality
We are told to avoid cholesterol. No wonder we have low or out of whack hormones.
Maybe on the SAD (standard American diet) with lots of sugar, additives, inflammatory veg oils,and other metabolites from that diet, possibly cholesterol may be something to look at if that way of eating is not changed. This is a Doc I'd check with.
Yeah, but that's not the problem. 75% of the cholesterol is produced by the liver.
Eggs have the good Cholesterol the liver needs to make all the hormones.
That was the first thing I thought when I heard that.
Working in the supplement retail business dhea is a very popular supplement for men and women. You should do it under a doctors advice especially if you are on other meds. Even though its banned in sports and can make you more prone to certain cancers for individuals where cancer is an issue I still believe people should think about various hormones as the quality of life is better. As middle age approaches I believe dhea, test, pregnenolone etc can greatly help. Off course you should do it under a doctor who is trained in this as most docs are not. Quite a number of folks do it without a doctors guidance too. Women after menopause basically fall apart. Sounds harsh but really hormones are critical to them for optimum health. Diet, nutrient deficiences etc all play a part in good health. Most men over 50 should be on some hormone support whether natural or prescribed as quality of life matters. Doctors who specialize in both regular medicine and complementary medicine usually give their patients the better treatments. While I myself am more geared towards living and eating healthy I still believe most people need hormone support at some time and possible cycling on and off if necessary for quality of life. We are all dying a slow death due to insufficiency of hormones in some form or another.
Hi Drew, I live in Vietnam and doctors are just not the same as in the West, anyway I am 60 years old, I work out a lot really fit, and I am a healthy weight, I also fast 18-6hr, but just lately started to feel very tired in the evening and irritable and not my self so decided to go for a DHEA test and my score was 79 ug/dl, very low I think, so I've put my self on 60mg of DHEA and I will check again in two months and will try to get into your optimum levels, but the levels they give me to follow are 69 - 617 ug/dl, which in my opinion is not correct but this is Vietnam lol, thanks for your excellent video.
I take it ....it works
Seen any hair los?
Good for the horn ?
I am in the UK and have had a saliva test that showed low dhea 91 pg/ml (106-300) and 6 months later 78 pg/ml (106-300)
I am on estrogel and progesterone but still feel so ill. Thank-you for a really informative video, much appreciated 😊
Have u supplemented and raised your dhea levels to optimal levels yet?
Wow! Australia the reference values for a male are 50-240ug/dL / 2.4-11.6umol/L
Important for exercise physiology! Thank you for the video!
My age is 38 my total testosterone level when recetly I got checked was a low 313 ng/DL taking 100 mg dhea capsules right now with the hope that my total testosterone levels with increase along with my most horrible sleep problems get fixed. I am really confused watching mixed reviews of dhea some videos say it's absolutely useless to take dhea but some videos say it's very important to take
There have been studies that recommend 10 mlg per decade of life.
Wow I am 38 female and my dhea was a 11. I feel so fatigued all the time.
As a 47-year-old man with a full head of hair and a slightly enlarged prostate, I am too scared to take any DHEA.
Im a trt patient who currently going through adrenal testing mris blood work. Im 38 naturally im produce 817 dhea according to my blood work.
Great video, can dhea cause hair loss in men, also can it aromatise to estrogen in men. ?
Well my DHEA Was 325 i felt great my test free and total was according to the regular lab high so was my DHEA I don't buy that i usally take a week off and restart taking it again
Do you work with patients who resides in another country? Honestly it's so Damn hard to get DHEA from my doctor I'm sitting at the bottom of the reference range
Im sorry to hear that. I no longer work with patients with hormone concerns, sorry. I am strictly pain management now
RAVAGE..BUY IT OVER THE COUNTER DUDE..AMAZON..WALMART..EBAY ETC LOL
You can buy dhea online.
I am 45 and had a total hysterectomy at 31. I have gotten off of HRT. I cannot lose weight even after weight training and cardio 5 days a week. I’ve been doing this for over a year and I also have other activities to keep healthy and moving. Also my skin looks weird theses days. I have considered taking 25mg on DHEA. What are your thoughts?
Sorry to hear you are struggling with that. I cant give you medical advice unless you are a patient in our clinic
But what I can say is that if you've had a hysterectomy you're likely deficient in more than just DHEA and you should work with a naturopathic doctor or functional medicine doctor
are you tracking your macros/total calories per day? and what type of cardio?
Do you have a favorite brand? also, do you prefer or have any experience with a topical vs pill form?
If a young adult male takes DHEA, can that increase chance of too much testosterone and cancer?
Testosterone and oestrogen..which is why it helps to get tested
Good video. Does taking DHEA suppress your body’s ability to make it naturally? Do you cycle the supplement or stay on long term if you are low?
Doesn't suppress unless you take too high of dose. Cycle in some patients, long term in others. It depends
@@DrewTimmermansND what's a high dose doc
@@DrewTimmermansND what is a good dose to take as a supplement for a 41 year old.
@@henry222ist i've noticed you've asked questions in multiple comments on here. go to your local quest and order a DHEA-S blood draw, find out your level and supplement ONLY if you are low. as an example i was told to take 50mg topically for two months to reach an optimal level which i did. you may need more or less it is dependent on your labs.
The Testostregen bit had me cracked :P .Great video man
I love your video keep up the good work man
Nobody has talked up DHEA since this video was made 5 years ago. Wondering why?
Doc,my gallbladder removed 30 yrs ago and i'm 56 yrs old, is there any chance to absorbed Dhea, i'm on my 10 mos keto diet...Please let me
know, Doc..from the Phils😍
Hey if someone was on a opiate would DHEA be a good idea to supplement with? I know testosterone would be better. But I was reading opiates lower DHEA over time.
pregnenolone is the precursor to DHEA - basic hormone cascade
It is, but supplemental pregnenolone has a much harder time being brought into cells to be converted to DHEA
Not necessarily true . Pregnenolone supplementation has huge benefits . It activates so many of our cells and hormones .
Correct it does! And those are generally independent of its conversion into DHEA, as that conversion happens a lot less as we age.
I am supplementing and test came out as 534. Should I just stop supplementing? What are the symptomns and effects of having high value while supplementing?
Can it cause itchy-ness?
Mine was 75....I guess that's about a 75% loss....No wonder I feel horrible! My endocrinologist said DHEA would do nothing for me. Hmmmm
Might want to find a new endocrinologist then!
@@DrewTimmermansND I used DHEA many years ago I made my own eye drops and it took it by mouth. I also used it as a female/ vaginal suppository, which fixed a host of problems! I went off of it for about 10 years, as it had previously fixed an autoimmune problem, Fibromyalgia and Sjogren's Syndrome. I am now back on it again, seven plus years post menopause. I did all the research on my own, as life is too short to be too worried about an excess, if you're cautious in your use of things, and the suffering negates the risks. I don't have an Endocrinologist or/Rheumatologist, and am not about to have one either as I don't have health insurance or much personal income. So, it's not worth it to me to even try, as PUBLIC HEALTHCARE IS SCANDALOUSLY INSUFFICIENT. PLUS, back when I had INSURANCE for Medical Care 90% of the doctors thought I was full of s*** when I did my own treatment and they tried all their other treatments and I said no thanks, TO SURGERIES/ CYCLOSPORINE, ETC! AND so they wrote me down as a CRAZY PERSON! SO SCREW THEM. I FIXED EVERY THING. I am only on a limited OTC PROGRAM NOW. I FOUND OUT, Most of the Lung Specialists, Endocrinologists/Rheumatologists don't really give a s*** about you. (After I UNDERSTOOD THAT I found OUT for MYSELF, how to CONQUER my IMMUNE, MY LUNG and MY HORMONE ills.)
@@lisasmith516 in Germany is the same s*** show. Only surgery or expensive useless pills. Can you say what help you for fibromyalgia?
Now I know where my doctor was doing when I waited for 2 hours on the waiting room doing yt videos 😂
🤣🤣🤣
So, my free testosterone level is high according to LabCorp (5.6), progesterone is low-ish (0.6), DHEA is 200. I just hit menopause with an FSH OF 37+ and I’m on estradiol (the Dotti patch). I don’t have a uterus but I have my ovaries. My blood sugars are stable (80s-110(PC)), but my right ovary has a dull ache. AM fasting cortisol is 13 something. Honestly I’m not sure if I should be concerned with my free testosterone, but I did ask for an ultrasound of my ovaries just in case. One doc was thinking PCOS but I’ve never had that, and the ache is just in my right ovary (I don’t have an appendix so it’s not that and colonoscopy found nothing at all: no polyps or diverticula). I’m wondering if I should supplement DHEA 🤔 I guess I could try it and see how I feel
Will start DHEA supplement being low on hormones, now 57, post menopausal, hoping it helps with very dry skin, better hair.
How did the dhea work for you?
How did it go for you ?
So my DHEA sulfate level of 150 mcg/dL is pretty sub optimal apparently
Room for improvement, but most importantly is having a doctor assess your symptoms to see if thats warranted
Good morning doc, would you shed some light on hypothyroidism and dhea supplementation? Would be grateful.
Hi doc. My levels of DHEA are very low but my estrogen and testosterone are really high (all this three near low for DHEA and high for testosteron and estrogen ranges) How is this possible ? I have tons of symptoms of adrenal fatigue. Can DHEA help me ?
Hey man, you would have to have a full workup in our clinic in order for us to be able to give you any medical advice.
Probably high SHBG causing low free testosterone. That was my issue.
Thank you so much
I am a 56 yr old male, my recent labs, Dhea level was 93 mcg/dl ? How long does it take to raise levels? I started taking 50 mg of micronized dhea first thing in the morning a few days ago? What level should i be looking to reach for optimal levels?
It can take 2-3 months to see big improvements. Don't go above the reference range, but usually the upper 50th percentile of the reference range is a good place for people
@@DrewTimmermansND Is 93 mcg/dl, considered low? What level should i be looking to raise to 350 mcg/dl ? Will i notice much of a difference when my dhea level is increased?
Can't say without you being my patient and doing a medical workup on you, sorry
hows it going so far?...im in the same boat possibly - i havent had my levels checked yet, but on my 2nd day of supplementing 50mg per day. Im getting testosterone and dhea levels checked in a few weeks
would dhea impact on hypothyroidism? or any autoimmune issue? I can past the middle range. my doc wanted me on higher range
My dhea level is 15 so I just started 50mg a day.....
how do you check your levels?
Blood work with a doctor
I hate swallowing capsules. Can i take DHEA capsule and mix the powder inside with water and drink it?
Yep no issue with that
@@DrewTimmermansND Any particular brands you like ?
Why have I lost all muscle mass in arms, legs, everywhere? I was exercising for a year , lost weight and it got worse. I've already been through menopause.....
I cant answer that without doing a medical evaluation on you
@@DrewTimmermansND .......Google change my word exercising to expecting. Even though I check my spelling ....does that alot. Thank You for your reply.
I started to have low t at age 26.. I was at total 96 testosterone. Super low. Started on HRT. But Never checked my DHEA or DHEA-S Well that was even lower. I'm now at 52 total DHEA. I took 1 month off everything to see where my levels would go. SOO let me tell you I got my test level up to 1400 total and yet I still had ZERO drive. Teh way I look at it is simple. You can build a house without the base. DHEA is the base. Also lots of people do not talk about DHEA and DHEA-s which one can pass the blood brain barrier and the other can not. so both are important ot look at.
Is there different supplements for DHEA and DHEA-S?
@@ARES-CodM143 yes. So research and science and anyone please correct if wrong. I'm just sharing my many years of knowledge and frustration. Any dhea pill form can not reach the brain/cross blood membrane barrier, so that's where dhea-s Cream form comes in. It's very good to use both. A dose for pill and cream. Worth noting, dhea has a very short half life of 4-6 hrs. So taking it once a day is kind of pointless. I would take your dose 2-3 times a day but split it up. So if you find a 100 mg or if that's whatever you're taking. Just break that up into three smaller dosages. You will see a difference. Now listens people will say a lot of stuff about it well I heard this or that but until you try it like a lot of estrogen conversion. First of all you would have to be a person that is highly susceptible to estrogen anyways. But not only would you have to take a pretty extremely high amount one study I found was like 400 mg a day for 2 years or more for it to like change your actual blood levels of estrogen significantly. Which that's a lot right I mean most people take 50 to 100 a day. I find what works best for me personally is at least 250 mg pills. One always at night. And one in the morning. And I know this is probably common sense but I would add 10 g to 20 g of vitamin d a date I'm always low on vitamin d. And I have found that most people who have low DHEA also have extreme low vitamin d. And one really weird thing and I don't know the complete reason why. If you don't mind eating raw garlic then do that. Or if you can get garlic oil and pill form I think that throughout the day and I'm telling you it is absolutely amazing and what it does.
@@JesseBlum bro if u dont mind can i contact u through whatsapp i got alot question...in my country nobody cares untill u are extremely low or extremely high on certain hormones.
@@ARES-CodM143 I prefer telegram bc Whatsapp is owned by Facebook but I can download whatsapp
@@JesseBlum its ok i got telegram can i get your id?
Doctor, I am 24 years old female and the doctor said I have high DHEA-S (in high 600s). How can I treat this? I am having severe acne and hair loss. I will go the doctor but the appointment is 3-4 months out.
You want to make sure you get worked up for PCOS
Your optimal male range is completely above the "normal" reference range on my blood test DHEAS 26-342 μg/dL. Would your optimal range be considered "high" on most blood tests or am I looking at the wrong thing?
It would be considered high on some reference ranges yes. Reference ranges are only the data they have collected on 1000 random people, 2 standard deviations from the mean. So the reference range doesn't correlate with 'health' just correlates with 'normal'. Normal isn't optimal in today's world
@@DrewTimmermansND Excellent. Thank you for the response. I’m at 165 and my new doc advised supplementing at 50mg/day.
@@DrewTimmermansND Can I take DHEA 25mg with a low dose hrt ? Or can I just take the DHEA on it's on. I am 54 yrs old & went through an early meno at 36. I am putting belly fat weight on like mad this last 2 years & I cannot cope. I've gone from a size 8, UK size to a size 16 !!
My pituitary does not produced any hormones from a tumor that was removed I am on all synthetic hormones so FDHEA lowers cortisol and I take hydrocortisone for my cortisol can that be dangerous
I used to take DHEA when I was young and I could have work anybody on the job I felt great
Do you mean you could outwork anybody when you took it?
@DrewTimmermans,ND
Would it be safe for someone who has Hypothyroidism to take DHEA?
Sorry i can't answer that question as I'm not your doctor!
I’m 38 and have a post menopausal DHEA unconjucated, but a “normal” level of DHEA sulfate. What’s the difference between the 2 tests and which matters more?
I am 33 and been thinking about starting DHeA. Do u think I am too young for it ?
I take 25mg a day, just started it. Got the DHEA supplement is that enough??
Hi, i'm 40 and had my last child 4 years ago. My body totally changed after that pregnancy and for years now i've been suffering for constant fatigue. I recently had blood work done and my testosterone is low (
Hey there, sorry to hear you've been struggling with that. I am no longer working with hormone patients and am just taking pain cases, however my wife is amazing at helping people (especially women) with hormone concerns! Give us a call if you'd like to schedule an apt with her! 480 508 4226
This is my story! Except my testosterone is literally NOTHING and I am hypothyroid. Feel like absolute crap. Adjusting thyroid meds while awaiting and appt with a specialist for testosterone problem. The appt cannot get here fast enough. I am tired of feeling this way!
Yes - try 25mg daily to start.
Im 26 got tested and only my DHEA lvls are super high 935 which normal range max was 553. No cortisol tested i have been having some issues with anxiety and depression my doctor told me it doesn't matter if it is high. What tests should i get to check if these high levels are of worry
“Testosteregen “ Lol
I am 31 years old. My Testosterone level is 3.40. What is the doses par day for me. 25 mg at morning and 25 mg at evening. It is ok for me or take more doses like 50+50 mg every day.
What are some signs of having a low level of DHEA in a male 60 years old?
Hi, I’m on trt 200mg a week and I administer every day. I started suffering from horrible anxiety only at night waking up several times during my sleep. At times I was self administering 25mg of pregnenolone and dhea sublingual 1st thing in the morning. I stopped thinking that was causing my anxiety. But it continued. Then I started taking the pregnenolone at night 25 mg every 2 to 3 day’s and the anxiety stopped. But my libido started suffering greatly. So I switched to dhea 25 mg sublingual every night and now I don’t suffer anxiety as much. Maybe waking up once occasionally. Will I need to supplement pregnenolone? I’m 50yrs old. And donot take an ai. 6”3 230lds. Good health. Thank you.
Sorry, I cant give you medical advice unless you are a patient of mine.
Your trt dose is high, I was on 180mg test a week every day injections, anxiety bad especially at night, I reduced dose obviously with docs supervision and after a few weeks the anxiety stopped. Hope this helps
Hopefully you got help. You are a high estrogen converter. Its obvious by the anxiety, low libido, and erectile dysfunction. No one should use testosterone, its actually a terrible hormone to replace, but if you must then use the daily cream. You will convert less estrogen that way. Also, you need to run low dose HCG, 250mcg, as well. Its incredibly irresponsible not to. If you need to use an AI then use exemestane and start at very low doses, for example 0.5mg every 3 days then get monthly bloodwork to adjust. If you use anastrozole instead.. may god help you.
Does DHEA hurt your liver
@statictech7 why do you say that about anastozole?
Just got some labs done and my DHEA is at 1419 ng/dl naturally… not sure if I should be worried or not
You should consult with your doctor
I'm 36 and my testosterone level is a little under 300, is it safe to take Dhea for me. I feel tired all the time and looking for something to give me energy
You will have to speak to one of your doctors on the safety of taking dhea in your situation.
@@DrewTimmermansND thank you for all your assistance. Is DHEA over the counter or prescription?
Thanks
Depends where you live. A quick Google search should give you an answer
@@DrewTimmermansND thank you, I did. It’s over the counter. Not being your patient nor giving me any medical advice, should a 47 year old male think about taking 50mg daily?
Thank you in advance
You should get labs and talk with your doctor
Hi I’m a 24y old man and I have 18.4 umol/L is this safe or too high
Would love to hear your thoughts on boron
Beneficial in some for reducing SHBG which can result in increased free T
I'd really like to hear the optimum daily dose from someone here, for males over 50
Optimum daily dose depends on labs and symptoms. Has to be individualized
@@DrewTimmermansND You really don't want to say much of anything. People are going to take 25 to 50mg. tabs or caps and should know generally want they are doing.
When working with hormone therapies where harmful levels can build up because of improper advice, yes I follow the hippocratic oath to first do no harm.
Hi Doctor, 28 year old male, DHEA 204 ug/dL and Growth Hormone value was less than 0.05 ng/mL... How would you diagnose someone just by those values and what would you recommend as far as treatment goes? Thanks
hey there, I no longer work with hormone patients as I have subspecialized further into regenerative medicine. i'd recommend finding a good physician who can help with that.
PS. growth hormone testing is not good. you want to look at IGF-1 levels.
@@DrewTimmermansND My IGF-1 levels are in standard range. Wdy mean when u say growth hormone testing is not good? I mean it's just blood work...
Growth hormone is naturally very low because it's secretion is in pulses. So blood testing of GH does not give us important information unless there is a true deficiency (dwarfism) or excess (gigantism or acromegaly).
Just because it's 'blood work' doesn't automatically make it 'good'
@@DrewTimmermansND Ahh, well I'm just trying to comprehend the meaning of low levels of DHEA n growth hormone in my labs. I do suffer from chronic fatigue, muscle N hair loss, and ED, so I'm wondering if DHEA supplements will be of any help to my condition?
Is it possible my adrenal glands isn't producing enough hormones? Thanks you so much for u're responses. I wish you were my MD😔
Is 100 mg of DHEA to much to start with ???
For most patients yes, unless there is a document severe deficiency and it is monitored by a physician
Does dhea shut down or decrease testosterone and sperm production and could possibly lead to gonade atrophy? I read these information on some fertility websites. These claims don't make sense but I am not an expert. I hope you answer these questions
In women with low free testosterone and DHEA levels, could DHEA supplementation be enough to raise both levels? Or do you think low dose T (cream, pellets etc) would be needed as well?
@DrewTimmermans,ND When taking DHEA how does it know if it’s for treating a male or female as far as testosterone and estrogen is concerned. Example: I’m a man and I start taking DHEA. How does it know to give me more testosterone in my body rather than more estrogen and visa versa for a woman.
The same way your body is already doing it. Dhea doesn't directly turn into estrogen it has to become testosterone first. Male levels of the enzyme that turn testosterone into estrogen are lower than females.
Drew Timmermans, ND So what is the actual dosage for males and female because me and my wife want to use the pills.
Depends on symptoms and levels. Men ranges from 5-75 per day, women ranges from 1-25 per day
Drew Timmermans, ND Ok, thanks doc I really appreciate you responding back to me.
My pleasure
I’m 21 with low DHEA any help? The doctor recommended me to take the pills
You'll have to consult with your doctor, sorry I can't give you advice as you aren't my patient
@@DrewTimmermansND ok thank you
You’re not the only one I also have low testosterone and high estrogen and all of my scooters say I’m “normal” when a fucking 50 year old man can have a levels like a healthy 20 year old man :) fucked up
@@sal9523 Find a new dr. They keep lowering the "normal range" of total testosterone. I was at 450 ng/dl of total testosterone at 30 years old...considered "in range", but if you look at the average...I had the testosterone of a 60 year old. I also had all the symptoms of low Test. So I finally found a dr to work with me. I'm now in optimal range, all symptoms gone, feel amazing.
TREAT SYMPTOMS NOT NUMBERS. Good luck man.
@@Last-Lap-Lando4 are you currently taking trt? Im also 30 with low t but concerned about infertility.
Sir iam ulcerative colitis patient, Can I take L Glutamine cap, vitamin D3, collagen powder,Bone broth, with Bpc 157 capsul or Injection ???
I'm not your doctor so I cant give you direct medical advice
@@DrewTimmermansND sir, iam Indian, sir no one doctor is there to advice this Bpc 157 capsul am taking my own advice . Please elf me , please clarrify my doubt Can I take immunosuppressant medicine with Bpc 157 capsul ???? please sir.iam taking
Immunosuppressant medicine Folitrax 15 mg injection weekly once.
I cant give you advice as you are not my patient
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My doubt clarify.please please.Can I take immunosuppressants medicine with Bpc 157 Injection ????
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How many mg per day for age 45 healthy men ?
Would you say that 85.2 uG/dL is low for dhea in a 45 year old man?
I am new, what kind of DHEA should I take and where can I get it???
thank you
Is it the same for all ages, no matter how old you are? Are you ranges the same for a 66 years female as a 25 year old? What are the test you need to decide if I need to take it? If anyone knows feel free to answer.
What symptoms would someone have of low DHEA? My levels are at 370 - I’m on trt but I do not convert to Estrogen so even with a “high normal” test level, my E2 sits around 20
biggest one for me was eczema and immune system. my test levels were excellent (for my age 45 last year) at 1071 with a free level of 155. my dhea was 232. per advice of mike mahler i began using a topical dhea and in 3 months went up to 384. my eczema 95 percent GONE, i want to say 100 percent but i'm leaving it out in case there was a spot i didn't notice. mind you i had it since my early 30s. also, didn't get sick all winter...this is with a job where i'm touching people randomly (i'm a police officer). now at age 46 i had stopped the dhea for a few weeks and got tested again, dhea was back down at 273. started using my favorite brand again which is a topical. 50mg pump every morning 3 weeks on one week off.
@@benhartland4708 how did it help your errection?
@@henry222ist if you know how to spell you wont have problems with that...work on it and you'll get it back up!
Just started taking it today. Thanks for informing us.
How you feel ? See real difference ?
How much are you taking? What's your age?
@@henry222ist I start 3 weeks ago
And now I have pimples 🤣
@@BrunaDanielle how much are you taking?
I am 50 no longer taking because my levels are high.
If supplemental low dose dhea tends to aggrevate gyno, what can u do to mitigate it? Calcium d glucarate? DIM? Etc.
What can u do?
I’m a 25 year old female and my bloodwork showed my DHEA sulfate level to be 114 ug/dl. She said it was too low for someone my age and prescribed my a micronized supplement of DHEA that is only 10 mgs. That seems like a low amount, is that enough? Also, what are the side effects of this
I dont give free one on one medical advice, sorry.
That’s pretty low yes but then again may be potent since it’s pharma grade & prescribed
How did you go for you? Please update if you can
High intensity health did a video about dosing. Men 10 MG per decade of life, women 25% of what a man would be. Look it up.
I'm a 23 year old male and my DHEA is at 198 mcg/dl. I've had a functional nutrition therapist say I have adrenal fatigue, and slow metabolism. I can definitely feel the slow metabolism as my appetite has been really low for a few years now. I get full way too easily and struggle to gain weight/muscle. Is low DHEA related?
Answer is yes ofcourse. Did u correct the dhea deficiency?
Check out the works of dr Ray Peat , it sounds like your cortisol is too high , if you work out , you may be over training as well .
@@wintertime331 yeah. Overtraining did me in. Constantly high cortisol and body cannot upkeep high dhea to balance it and then dhea drops and symptoms galore
Where do you get a DHEA test doctor I guess?
Is it safe to start with 50mg DHEA daily ?
Does DHEA hurt your liver?
Can I take DHEA with DIM
Hello doctor, my dhea level is 185.6 ug/dl and I have high estrogen level which is 206 .81 pg/ml taken on day 2 of my cycle this month. So can I take dhea supplement for fertility and how much should I take.
Much appreciated if you reply as I am trying to conceive since 3 years.
Hello Dr! Would you consider DHEA-S level of 80ug/dl low for a 33 year old woman? I have all the symptoms of low DHEA level but my numbers are within the normal range ( 60.9 - 337).
Yes, especially if you have the symptoms to match.
@@DrewTimmermansND thank you so much for your response! Do you have any videos on what causes low DHEA in young people? Do you recommend doing a comprehensive hormonal panel to check other hormones or any other tests to confirm the diagnosis? What time of the month is best to test it for women?
I moved away from treating hormone concerns over 2 years ago, but here's an overview.
Too many causes to list - work with a good ND or functional medicine doctor. My wife works with female hormones and may be able to help you.
Yes, comprehensive panels should always be done.
Best day of the month depends on a lot of things, but usually day 21.
@@DrewTimmermansND thanks a lot! Does your wife have a UA-cam channel?
She does not no. She has an IG account (search Dr. Kaitlyn Myers)
I’m 20 year old male been suffering from low sex drive, low confidence, and low sperm count, had all my hormones checked testosterone, Dht, estrogen, SHBG, Fsh, Fs, everything checked out ok but..... my DHEA level was 80 doctor so could this be causing my low sex drive etc ? And do supplements work I’ve been taken 100mg DHEA is it effective at increasing levels doc ? Also my testosterone tested at 590 and free tested at 18.5 which is low for my age so if I get my DHEA up being that it’s so low I could experience a 20% gain in testosterone and other sex hormone
Yes low DHEA can cause low sex drive, and supplementation works it just takes time as it is a hormone (so 6-8 weeks)
Hey can I ask you how you are doing nowadays? I just read your comment and I have exactly the same issue, though I am 28. everything was ok except my DHEA-S was rock bottom low. i just started my DHEA-S at 50mg/day. I was wondering how you are feeling now and what changed and if also your Testosterone went up etc.
I had test done on Friday normal start at 106 to 464 my test came back to 733 for DEHA sulfate what does this mean im 33
My dhea is at 84...... Holy crap. He just said 300s.
Question: Does taking DHEA reduce or suppress the body's natural ability to produce this hormone?
I've never seen any evidence to suggest that when taking normal doses
@@DrewTimmermansND Hello,
What is considered a normal dose for a 47 yr old male? Thank you in advance.
I'm 58 yrs old I'm very low on DHEA 25 I believe. My endocrinologist told me do not supplement it. Well, I did ...and it gave me diarrhea So, then I did the cream from a compound pharmacy and still caused diarrhea. Please help me understand why. Thank you!
I'm sorry to hear that. If youd like to work one on one with me, please give my clinic a call at 480 508 4226
Did you ever figure it out? I'm below range 54 years old.
My DHEA-S was 447. What are symptoms of high DHEA?
What are your optimal ranges for t and e2? Would you advise using Arimidex to bring e2 into range
Depends on the patient's symptoms, but upper quartile for most patients. I don't use AI's to drop estrogen 99% of the time. Estrogen is protective for the heart, brain, and bones. Will use occasionally in morbid obese patients with clinical high estrogen and low T, but thats just a bridge as they work on fat loss
Drew Timmermans, ND Thankyou doc because I’m experiencing high e2 symptoms at 23mg daily Cypionate even though my numbers are not that high:
TT 950
E2 45
FT 19 (4-22)
Drew Timmermans, ND would you ever recommend natural supplements like DIM or calcium d glucerate to help control e2?
Does the dhea related to dht? ,I have consulted one doctor for my hair loss and she asked to take a test for dhea, is that correct
They are all androgens and are therefore related.
Have you tested dhea and dht ? Is that high or low? Plzzzzz reply
@@kiranmai8773 no she recommended me to another dermatologist,he gave me finastride 1mg/day ,fin gave gyno so reduced the dosage,I take 3mg/week but still I have hair fall.and I'm using procapil also , minoxidil gave me bad side effects so I left it.
I just had a hormone panel done. My DHEA is 43 ug/dl? Is that the same as mcg/dl? I have hot flashes, no energy.
ug = ng/dL
Hello Dr, Thanks for your video. In contrast, i have elevated DHEA-SO4 levels(624) and i am suffering from hair loss, oily scalp and other thyroidish problems for more than 10 years.. I'm 33 years old man. There are lots of info about for low DHEA-S but not high DHEA.. What do you recommend for my case? Thanks in advance..
I cant give you medical advice, so I would recommend you work with a good naturopathic or functional medicine doctor who specializes in hormones
@@DrewTimmermansND there isnt any good hormones doctor that would treat minor symptoms for hormonal imbalance in most of the country thats why we are here asking for your help
The problem I believe is the artificial versions... There's a lot of confusion regarding natural and artificial versions and their effects.
75 y/o male, recent test 35ug/Dl. Dosage for me?
Isnt this supposed to help with Erectile Dysfunction if im not mistaken?
It can, if the erectile dysfunction is due to low androgens
@@DrewTimmermansND i see, so i probably shouldn't take this if the cause of it is pre diabetes and my good cholesterol being low and my bad one up?
I cant comment on whether or not you should take it as that constitutes medical advice.
Does Dhea work only when it's converted in androgens and estrogens or does it work by itself too?
Dhea has its own actions in the body separate from the conversion metabolites!
@@DrewTimmermansND
Thanks, dottor Timmermans.
I'm Italian and here it's very difficult that medical doctors prescribe dhea, despite sintoms and its very low levels in the blood, however I've found an endocrinilogist very dedicated that prescribed me dhea
I have type 2 Diabetes, can I use DHEA
Does antibiotics deplete dhea
No
Can someones DHEA be affected that has severe Ankylosing Spondylitis.
It can yes. There are hormone shifts that can occur with autoimmune conditions, and a decrease in dhea is one of those. If you haven't yet, I'd work with a functional, integrative, or naturopathic doctor for assistance.
@@DrewTimmermansND unfortunately he was diagnosed before we were able to get him medical coverage. Seeing all the specialists is extremely difficult. He works between 80 and 110 hours a week and we still cannot afford what they want to charge us for coverage ( just for him) that's why I'm researching to see if maybe I can find something that may help him. His biologics shits are 8k each ( last I checked) and he has to take 2 a month. It's a good thing we found a company willing to help pay for it.
I'm sorry to hear that he is going through all of that. I would recommend checking out Dr. Billy Mitchell on Instagram and TikTok as he puts out a lot of great info for rheumatology patients.
@@DrewTimmermansND thank you so much.