A shout out to all you youngsters,,,, remember I was your age one time and was invincible,,,, I'm knocking on 69 years old and around the corner I can see heaven's gate,,,, it's a very strange emotional feeling getting old especially in 2022 with the advent of social media and very little human contact like we had when we were youngsters,,,, when everybody talked face to face,,,, stay healthy stay focused on your dreams one time on planet Earth!!! be kind to others, especially yourself!!! Praise God always 🙏....
I have long term chronic Lyme disease and DHEA 50mg has been a part of my regimen. I am doing very well with the aid of dhea, intermittent fasting, several other supplements and daily exercise (yoga, weight training and hiking). Oh, and attention to my diet. I have much more stamina now at 68 than I had 14 years ago when I was diagnosed. THanks for all you do to keep us informed and up-to-date.
Be careful DHEA supplementation is not very safe long term. Study: "Dihydrotestosterone (dht) accumulation as a consequence of long-term dhea supplementation in postmenopausal women"
My husband and I went to an HRT clinic in our late 40’s because we thought our low energy was due to “low hormones”…this was on the advise of allopathic doctors. no one ever talked about DHEA. It saddens me to say, we have some lasting side effects, after being on them for just 1 year. 4 years later, we’ve really found a treasure trove of UA-cam videos that have given us the true education we needed. Without telling our whole story-carnivore diet with a few supplements are bringing us out of the confusion of why we have felt so bad. Thanks for your work in bringing us honest, good, sensible health advice!!
Great to watch your video, I have been taking dhea for three years now I have had an early menopause 41 years old and discovered dhea it works better for me than any hrt I have been prescribed. I have every extreme menopause symptoms and this helps me live a normal life, without it I would most likely be a recluse on antidepressants and unable to work.
Great conversation. I take and use bio hormones, but it all started with DHEA through my good doctor. Over the long haul, one at a time, we added other hormones. Everything is based on labs and from a compounding pharmacist custom made for me. I also take compounded porcine thyroid. I have Hashimoto’s and haven’t gotten to the root cause, so I need this porcine compound. I also take Low Dose Naltrexone which has helped autoimmune (5 in total starting at age 11). I’m so lucky to love weight lifting, walking (used to run), deep stretches. I’m 62, and I’ve been weight lifting and working out since 17. I’ve still had autoimmune challenges, but clean keto/very low carb for more than a decade followed by carnivore since Oct 2021 has helped, too. My body is aging but definitely nothing like my peers, and I feel very young, energetic, and strong. I have muscles. Some in the carnivore community criticize me for using bio-identical hormone replacement therapy including DHEA. I will continue my current plan.
This is fascinating. I am trying to gain access to DHEA. In New Zealand, the government is implemented controls that require me to get a prescription from my doctor! Wish me luck! First come the blood tests and the waiting list.
I use a myriad of optimum health youtubes daily like coaching sessions to keep improving. This one renders the best solid and comprehensive coverage of a challenge I have seen in awhile.
I’m 49. Had a hysterectomy 16 years ago. I noticed a few months ago that my muscles feel weak. I set up a little gym for myself but I just can’t get myself to start because I can’t even pull myself up into my husbands truck for outings. No doctor ever told me I should’ve probably been on BHRT a long time ago, I haven’t had a good nights sleep in over 7 years and all the sudden my LDL is high! I knew something was not right with my body. 😢 I finally decided to start taking care of myself and am waiting for my BHRT & DHEA to arrive by doctors prescription! I can’t wait to start feeling better!
Can’t believe I made it to your live talk. What’s tough for me this week is my “friend” that apparently eats mostly junk, ie, movie popcorn and soda is not uncommon. Her Dad was recently diagnosed with diabetes, and it sounds like he’s trying to change his lifestyle, starting with reading food labels. Appreciate your podcast. Thanks, Mike!
I love all that you talk about health related. I would love also if you could do comprehensive videos... something like "Get blood work and look for these" so we can be more well versed in all things to look out for in blood work and what we can then do about some of them. Also would love to see a comprehensive video of what "A day in the life of Mike, and what I try do daily to stay healthy". Stuff like this I think would be amazingly helpful to so many of us that are not nearly as well educated as you. Anyways appreciate your stuff, JUST WANT MORE!!! :)
In Australiastan, we aren't allowed such things. Our caring government would rather care for us through more traditional allopathic means. Isn't that awesome? They are so caring.
You can certainly get DHEA - usually from progressive endocrinologist, but a lot of GPs will prescribe compounded medicines - I am currently on 4 x compounded drugs/hormones (T3, DHEA, LDN, Pregnenolone) through an endocrinologist who does phone consultations via Medicare (no extra fee as specialists in Australia usually charge)
We have the same problem in Canada. I need a prescription from a doctor which I did but then I realized I could order it from the USA for 1/3 the price. The brand I use is integrative Therapeutics DHEA 25 mg. I even tested my blood levels after taking it for 3 months to make sure it was legit and it is
Don’t tarnish Islamic countries by associating them with your country. Drop the bigotry that your government has been feeding you for generations and properly look at your government
Thank you!! I had heard recently about DHEA helping perimenopausal & menopausal women....I had just made a list of things today, that I needed to search for- and then you posted this study, and shared links for DHEA!! Thanks for the info and the help!
Metabolism slows because we're fully grown. I think fasting and exercise is the solution because you're just maintaining existing structures no longer growing to full form. Conservation is key for the system so the metabolism reflects the conservation in order to keep everything functioning.
Good point. It's also the reason that we become insulin resistant. Insulin is for growth. If you're not growing, it will cause you to store fat. I don't think all adults should necessarily jump straight to keto, but moderating carb intake via fasting and smart diet choices would help a lot. No sugar. No alcohol.
Hey Mike, my wife Caroline is right, don’t give up. I’m one of the people that always watches your videos, but never likes or comments. Your “blank” coverage has helped us navigate this situation greatly. I really like all your content and tune in every time. Watching you over “the situation”, I can emphasize with your frustration. Just leaving a comment, is extremely difficult for myself and my wife, but we are here. For every negative comment you see there are 100 positive comments that you don’t see. I would love to see you over on odysee too.
So glad I watched this. I am postmenopausal 62 years old, and on HRT. Had to get hormone and other levels rechecked. Experienced last month and this month around same dates, brain fog, insomnia and fatigue for 3 days. Maybe hormones are out of wack since getting older? We shall see the results. Thank you for this wonderful information 👍🏼
Keep moving girl there's only one thing in common for us older folks we're getting old laughing out loud big hugs to you have a wonderful weekend and remember pass it on keep moving the best antidote for getting old in my opinion lol
Very helpful! Thank you for putting together well researched informative content. I thought I needed a fat burner, but will give the DHEA and HRT time to kick in. Thanks Mike!
So glad I watched this. I am postmenopausal 62 years old, and on HRT. Had to get hormone and other levels rechecked. Experienced last month and this month around same dates, brain fog, insomnia and fatigue. Maybe hormones are out of wack since getting older. We shall see. Thank you for this wonderful and important information 👍🏼
I love your show and the info you present!!! I have hypothyroidism but i am a huge advocate of strength training and carry a lot of muscle mass! Your comments about the misconception about"thyroid being the culprit for low metabolism as we age" is so on point! One current lifestyle markers are also things to consider! 👉I have an off topic question... what program do you use for your video production? My husband just retired from the fire department and is looking into starting his own podcast on for tactics and strategies. Thank you for all you!
@@benhartland4708 I have asked two doctors, supplementing with low doses of dhea does not shut down the natural production. However a clinical study said only 1,8% (almost nothing) of dhea converts to testosterone in men, but significant amount to estrogen. Dhea supplements raise estrogen in men, and testosterone in women.
@@dantwister5106 thanks man i appreciate the response. i've been using a topical (twist brand) for a couple years (i'm 48, low bodyfat, very active/athletic). i noticed when i added the topical at 50mg a day my dhea sulfate went from 232 to mid 300's in a couple months. my testosterone did not change (i'll vary from 700's to 900's) but neither did my estradiol (from 26 to 27 in a year). what i was worried about was that if i stop the dhea will my baseline go lower than before i started supplementing.
Not only is this guy knowledgeable, his presentations keep ones attention because he speaks fast and with passion. There’s a lot of interesting UA-cam’s, but they talk too slow to keep my attention.
Mike, instead of taking all DHEA at once, you may want to consider cutting your pill in four pieces and spreading it out from morning until mid-afternoon.
I am 70 years old took DHEAA for many years then I stopped starting to feel unwell specially after Covid started again and I feel great I feel like I’m 50 start low and increase slowly if necessary it’s a good life
Just watched. Thank you for all this info. I'm waiting for my test results for adrenal fatigue cortisol hormones etc so I would be soo excited if I only have to spend like 20.00 on DHEA rather than tons more on hormones. 🤞🙏 Very informative. I appreciate all of your hard work and research.
Thankyou I found DHEA very helpful, I swallowed some hype about 7-keto and ended up with palpitations- plain dhea feels really helpful thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you for all your info , while on a road trip I started listening to your UA-cam videos , wow amazing info in all your videos ! At age 56 I want to learn to improve my strength, and even though I’m a fitness trainer it never hurts to learn the new scientific finds ! TIA!!💪🏼💪🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
7-KETO DHEA helps stop the conversion of DHEA to estrogens. This is according to my Dr, Dr. James Lavalle. If you have elevated estrogen and low DHEA it would be wise to take 7-KETO to help block or at least reduce that pathway.
Since doing 20+ hr fasting daily, my testosterone level has gotten quite high, on the high side for my age anyway; but according to my hormones test, my free testosterone level was very very low. So in a way, the free testosterone level is what’s important, that’s what you can actually use. Eventually I found out the low free testosterone level was due to my very high SHBG (, due to my very low body fat (under 8%). After taking progesterone, all my hormones are now normal, so I guess it pays to get blood tests regularly.
When does this aging start? I am over 50 and feel exactly the same as 25, then again I am super skinny and never had lots of muscle mass. However I am plenty strong for the manual labor I do. Not even grey hair yet- but I have lived a life of low carb since my 20's.
I’m a man over 50. When I tried DHEA 50mg in AM, I was getting nauseous. That feeling went away after about 1 week. The 1st thing I noticed was that my lips 👄 were getting fuller and some more fat got deposited onto my face. My face looked a bit younger. I didn’t notice anything else. I’m sure there are a lot of things going on because of DHEA.
I remember listening to Dr Rhonda Patrick saying that water is the only thing that does not start an enzymatic process in the body/liver. I'm assuming taking vitamins will interrupt fasting including caffeine.
Thank you for your research and efforts at dissemination of useful information. Excellent! Why wouldn't we want to replace all of our hormones to youthful levels? Why not take not only DHEA, but estrogen, testosterone, progesterone and pregnenolone? Thank you!
That is a good question. 7-Keto-DHEa is a metabolite of DHEA. I took a supplement that included 7-Keto-DHEA. The purpose was to upregulate metabolism, heat production, and weight loss, by way of upping levels of the thyroid hormone T3.
Not sure if it’s your pronunciation but you seem to be saying DHA and DHEA interchangeably 🤔. Also, Mayo clinic warns against taking DHEA if you are prone to hormone related cancers. What’s your opinion on this? (Not sure MC is always unbiased..😉).
he clearly states in the video that DHA is in no way related to DHEA. They are not interchangeable. MC is crap, but DHEA+soft tissue cancers, not always a fabulous idea,
Yet DHEA can protect against some cancers. It might be the mediating factor of why a keto diet reduces cancer risk. But it is true that, once cancer has already taken hold, a keto diet can actually feed cancer. This has little to do with ketones themselves, though. Cancers are highly adaptive and can use almost anything as fuel. "While effective and sustainable weight loss is the primary driver behind the ketogenic diet’s surge, there is more to it than its ability to efficiently burn fat. It’s been proven to help improve your risks of acquiring cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, help maintain muscle and hormone balance, helps manage PCOS, and even lower the risks of certain cancers. [1] And, the ketogenic diet may also improve the decline of DHEA." from: "DHEA Decline and the Ketogenic Diet"
That comment about slower thyroid means long life is not considering that perhaps the body is more sensitive to lower amounts thus the amt of thyroid hormone might not matter. As a person who has no thyroid, believe me I am well aware of amounys of t4 and t3. I only take t4 and i feel great.
"... WaterPik with _sea salt_ " - doesn't the thing clog up from that at some point? IIRC the manual mentioned normal water, what'S the benefit of using sea salt? How much, just isotonic, or more? Also, a dentist told me WaterPik is not nearly as effective as their own studies claim, and not nearly so as manual brushing with inter-dental brushes of fitting size for the particular gap between two teeth. I have one, and it does feel that it at least does _something_, whether that's good, no idea.
Thyroid replacement therapy more complicated than most doctors understand. There's different types of medications and the blood tests are not accurate measurement of how your body is actually utilizing it. Find a good doctor that listens to you if your current thyroid Rx isn't working. Read Elle Russ's book or listen to her on YT
Didn't see this line, but still find it beneficial. I'm not sure what a good range is for DHCA as a base point to decide if I need to take some exogenously. I'm going to go test my level to see where I'm at to start with but I don't trust Kaiser's ranges to tell me the truth
Keto 5 months, glucose still in the 2 to 300s fasting .been t2d for at least 16 years..is it time that I need?..I'm keeping on..never going back to the carb world...
Work with a doctor / lab to determine if your pancreas is no longer producing insulin in sufficient amounts or if instead you are extremely insulin resistant. If the pancreas isn't making much insulin, you may need to look at taking insulin. If it's long term insulin resistance, you can look at other drugs and interventions to help.
Yup, nearly 2 decades oral DHEA was suggested to me by alternative medical provider. It clearly was doing the first-pass-effect and turning into estrogen. Hell on the prostate and great for boobs. If you try it, do it as a transdermal gel if they make such a thing.
It might depend on the diet and lifestyle. A keto diet, fasting, and exercise probably has far different effect on testosterone levels than a high-carb diet, constant snacking, and a sedentary lifestyle. It's not only about a particular supplement but what the body does with that nutrient. I've been taking DHEA in recent years and never experienced gynocomastia.
@@MarmaladeINFP I still have my doubts about DHEA for males though I have at times used an another intervention in the steroid pathway to speed healing and suppress inflammation. I was later to adopt a low carb diet sometimes down at 30 grams of carbs plus even fasting and fairly extreme cold exposure. My current BMI is 24 with pretty decent muscle mass. Also, certain meds can alter the steroid pathway to yield unwelcome levels of estrogens.
With TRT, I went from a testosterone level of 246 (very low) to 744 which resulted in my no longer being a lethargic slug to ‘a house on fire’. Yes, I’m eating super healthy and exercising six days per week followed up by forty minutes in a sauna and five in an ice-cold shower which has melted away excess fat while building muscle, but the KEY FACTOR has been the testosterone supplementation. The problem for any man will be finding a doctor who will write the prescription given the gross prejudice against males in the United States. If you don’t believe me consider that female genital mutilation is a federal felony, but with males, not only is this heinous practice completely unregulated, but it’s tacitly endorsed by the American Pediatric Association and the CDC.
that was a topic in a gender studies class I was in at uni a couple of decades ago and all the female students swore they'd never circumcise their future sons. MANY of my friends that I knew as a kid in the 70's weren't circumcised as their parents were from the Hippie generation and it was seen as violent. A psych class compared the violent tendencies of cut males and intact males on the micro level and the macro - as entire villages or cultures in the same region. Interesting topics!
? Try getting hrt as a menopausal woman. The kabuki dance is ridiculous and they are itching to stop it as soon as possible. Deficiency doesn't go away in 5 years ! If we all call ourselves trans we can get the hormones we want. My mother is the same age as Caitlyn Jenner but the latter can get hrt and my mother cannot. Go figure. At 70, real women have zero natural estrogen production, don't see why they make exceptions for trans people. They are real women , the medical community assures us so...why the dif rules?
The Yahgan people had crazy high metabolisms. They're a great example of how far the human body can be pushed. I wish they weren't wiped out and that their way of life was preserved.
I’ve been taking DHEA… w/ D asparatic acid and HMB. I couldn’t swear by DHEA alone due to never having had taken it alone. But it believe they make me stronger and give me more energy in the gym. Like a mood boaster. I’m more u clues to desire the burn of working out. I also believe it helps in recovery.
Also, you didn't mention DHT levels.... When Testosterone declines, DHT causes the prostate to enlarge (major cause) and at the same time estrogen level increase... Symptoms: low urine stream, and fat around your waist. What about Testosterone supplements, DHT blockers to shrink the prostate and burn off that midsection fat..? I didn't hear you talk about the side effects of supplementing with DHEA..?
@mike My functional medicine doc (a PA somewhat new on the scene) prescribed me both DHEA (only 10mg, at age 50) and calcium D glucarate, which I JUST learned is an aramotase inhibitor. Can you see if there is reasonable evidence that these 2 should be take at the same time of the day? Please? I have no guidance on the timing, other than your suggestion it is likely best to take DHEA in the morning
I’ve been doing Omad for quite some time now with pretty clean diet strength straining 5-6 times a week and I feel like I’ve hit a plateau because I’m not seeing any results and feel my weight is just stuck.i am 39 years old and 4’11’’. My husband says it’s probably because I’m short and petite that it would take a ton more effort for me to lose the last 10 lbs of post baby weight. But I don’t know what more I can do so maybe DHEA may help?
Remember everything takes time do not allow the fast pace of the digital excitement persuade you otherwise if it took you 30 40 50 60 70 80 100 years to get where you're at taking a little time to see results would not be uncomprehensible it just everything takes time except when you get to the last turn called life.... hhhhmmmm.... stay healthy and safe.... peace and love always 🙏
@@richardshane2080 thanks for your comment. I am well aware of the time. I’ve been doing omad since early 2020, saw great benefits and stuck with it and have been exercising actively for close to 2 decades. Time is not the issue. So the only thing I can think of doing to get results is to change things up. Thanks
Peri and menopausal women really need hrt. I have looked at this in depth, all the other options aren't nearly as good, or are barely doing anything. Maybe dhea will help, but it won't be enough if u want to feel normal again, and the soy, black cohosh etc etc will not stop heart disease, osteoporosis and alzheimers. Only estrogen will. Plant estrogens are 1000x less strong as estradiol. Sigh.
I am 24 years old and live an active lifestyle between work and jujitsu and just being active outside whenever I can. I got blood work done and my testosterone was super Low at 260 by DHEA was 505. My free testosterone was 8.5. Why is my DHEA so high but testosterone so low? Can someone please help
A shout out to all you youngsters,,,, remember I was your age one time and was invincible,,,, I'm knocking on 69 years old and around the corner I can see heaven's gate,,,, it's a very strange emotional feeling getting old especially in 2022 with the advent of social media and very little human contact like we had when we were youngsters,,,, when everybody talked face to face,,,,
stay healthy stay focused on your dreams one time on planet Earth!!!
be kind to others, especially yourself!!!
Praise God always 🙏....
I have long term chronic Lyme disease and DHEA 50mg has been a part of my regimen. I am doing very well with the aid of dhea, intermittent fasting, several other supplements and daily exercise (yoga, weight training and hiking). Oh, and attention to my diet. I have much more stamina now at 68 than I had 14 years ago when I was diagnosed.
THanks for all you do to keep us informed and up-to-date.
Be careful DHEA supplementation is not very safe long term. Study: "Dihydrotestosterone (dht) accumulation as a consequence of long-term dhea supplementation in postmenopausal women"
@@zbridgjpxupzm I’ll check it out. Thanks! I do take breaks every once in a while.
I also suffer from chronic Lyme disease and I will try this, thanks
My husband and I went to an HRT clinic in our late 40’s because we thought our low energy was due to “low hormones”…this was on the advise of allopathic doctors. no one ever talked about DHEA. It saddens me to say, we have some lasting side effects, after being on them for just 1 year. 4 years later, we’ve really found a treasure trove of UA-cam videos that have given us the true education we needed. Without telling our whole story-carnivore diet with a few supplements are bringing us out of the confusion of why we have felt so bad.
Thanks for your work in bringing us honest, good, sensible health advice!!
So DHEA didnt help ?
Nice to hear this acknowledged. So sick of being told there is no such thing as slowing metabolism. My body has really changed.
me too
If you eat crappy food there is. But I’m 41 and eat a proper human diet. I feel better now than in my 20s
Great to watch your video, I have been taking dhea for three years now I have had an early menopause 41 years old and discovered dhea it works better for me than any hrt I have been prescribed. I have every extreme menopause symptoms and this helps me live a normal life, without it I would most likely be a recluse on antidepressants and unable to work.
R u doing any hrt?
@@iss8504 yes I do, my blood tests show very low testosterone too, I think the dhea helps with this!
Great conversation. I take and use bio hormones, but it all started with DHEA through my good doctor. Over the long haul, one at a time, we added other hormones. Everything is based on labs and from a compounding pharmacist custom made for me. I also take compounded porcine thyroid. I have Hashimoto’s and haven’t gotten to the root cause, so I need this porcine compound. I also take Low Dose Naltrexone which has helped autoimmune (5 in total starting at age 11). I’m so lucky to love weight lifting, walking (used to run), deep stretches. I’m 62, and I’ve been weight lifting and working out since 17. I’ve still had autoimmune challenges, but clean keto/very low carb for more than a decade followed by carnivore since Oct 2021 has helped, too. My body is aging but definitely nothing like my peers, and I feel very young, energetic, and strong. I have muscles. Some in the carnivore community criticize me for using bio-identical hormone replacement therapy including DHEA. I will continue my current plan.
I just turned 50yrs. This is super helpful. Thanks, Mike 🙏🏼
Charles Polloquin (RIP) used to talk a lot about the importance of DHEA and specifically discussed how often it’s over looked - great topic!
This is fascinating. I am trying to gain access to DHEA. In New Zealand, the government is implemented controls that require me to get a prescription from my doctor! Wish me luck! First come the blood tests and the waiting list.
I use a myriad of optimum health youtubes daily like coaching sessions to keep improving. This one renders the best solid and comprehensive coverage of a challenge I have seen in awhile.
I’m 49. Had a hysterectomy 16 years ago. I noticed a few months ago that my muscles feel weak. I set up a little gym for myself but I just can’t get myself to start because I can’t even pull myself up into my husbands truck for outings. No doctor ever told me I should’ve probably been on BHRT a long time ago, I haven’t had a good nights sleep in over 7 years and all the sudden my LDL is high! I knew something was not right with my body. 😢
I finally decided to start taking care of myself and am waiting for my BHRT & DHEA to arrive by doctors prescription! I can’t wait to start feeling better!
I use a DHEA bioidentical cream. BHRT Naturals. This avenue bypasses the liver
Can’t believe I made it to your live talk. What’s tough for me this week is my “friend” that apparently eats mostly junk, ie, movie popcorn and soda is not uncommon. Her Dad was recently diagnosed with diabetes, and it sounds like he’s trying to change his lifestyle, starting with reading food labels. Appreciate your podcast. Thanks, Mike!
Thanks for being here live, Catherine! Hope there were a few pearls.
I love all that you talk about health related. I would love also if you could do comprehensive videos... something like "Get blood work and look for these" so we can be more well versed in all things to look out for in blood work and what we can then do about some of them. Also would love to see a comprehensive video of what "A day in the life of Mike, and what I try do daily to stay healthy". Stuff like this I think would be amazingly helpful to so many of us that are not nearly as well educated as you. Anyways appreciate your stuff, JUST WANT MORE!!! :)
The health care professional who orders the test for you should explain all the results.
In Australiastan, we aren't allowed such things. Our caring government would rather care for us through more traditional allopathic means. Isn't that awesome? They are so caring.
You can certainly get DHEA - usually from progressive endocrinologist, but a lot of GPs will prescribe compounded medicines - I am currently on 4 x compounded drugs/hormones (T3, DHEA, LDN, Pregnenolone) through an endocrinologist who does phone consultations via Medicare (no extra fee as specialists in Australia usually charge)
Hi Naomi, What is the Drs name please? I would love to reach out to them.
We have the same problem in Canada. I need a prescription from a doctor which I did but then I realized I could order it from the USA for 1/3 the price. The brand I use is integrative Therapeutics DHEA 25 mg. I even tested my blood levels after taking it for 3 months to make sure it was legit and it is
Don’t tarnish Islamic countries by associating them with your country. Drop the bigotry that your government has been feeding you for generations and properly look at your government
In 3rd world USA, we are a living experiment of financial Darwinism. You get the healthcare you can pay for.
Thank you!! I had heard recently about DHEA helping perimenopausal & menopausal women....I had just made a list of things today, that I needed to search for- and then you posted this study, and shared links for DHEA!! Thanks for the info and the help!
Metabolism slows because we're fully grown. I think fasting and exercise is the solution because you're just maintaining existing structures no longer growing to full form. Conservation is key for the system so the metabolism reflects the conservation in order to keep everything functioning.
Good point. It's also the reason that we become insulin resistant. Insulin is for growth. If you're not growing, it will cause you to store fat. I don't think all adults should necessarily jump straight to keto, but moderating carb intake via fasting and smart diet choices would help a lot. No sugar. No alcohol.
Mike, keep your spark going, don’t let your spark go out. Continue to educate and do good in this world.
Thank you. Feel like I’m limbo, unsure if I should continue exposing 🦠 BS or get back to health. 🤷🏽♀️
Hey Mike, my wife Caroline is right, don’t give up. I’m one of the people that always watches your videos, but never likes or comments. Your “blank” coverage has helped us navigate this situation greatly. I really like all your content and tune in every time. Watching you over “the situation”, I can emphasize with your frustration.
Just leaving a comment, is extremely difficult for myself and my wife, but we are here. For every negative comment you see there are 100 positive comments that you don’t see. I would love to see you over on odysee too.
@@Highintensityhealth Absolutely keep up exposing the Covid 🐂💩!
So glad I watched this. I am postmenopausal 62 years old, and on HRT. Had to get hormone and other levels rechecked. Experienced last month and this month around same dates, brain fog, insomnia and fatigue for 3 days. Maybe hormones are out of wack since getting older? We shall see the results.
Thank you for this wonderful information 👍🏼
Keep moving girl there's only one thing in common for us older folks we're getting old laughing out loud big hugs to you have a wonderful weekend and remember pass it on keep moving the best antidote for getting old in my opinion lol
Try some testosterone if u aren't already doing it with hrt.
Really enjoy the educational videos Mike. I love living a healthy lifestyle and your topics are great for learning more.
Very helpful! Thank you for putting together well researched informative content. I thought I needed a fat burner, but will give the DHEA and HRT time to kick in. Thanks Mike!
So glad I watched this. I am postmenopausal 62 years old, and on HRT. Had to get hormone and other levels rechecked. Experienced last month and this month around same dates, brain fog, insomnia and fatigue. Maybe hormones are out of wack since getting older. We shall see.
Thank you for this wonderful and important information 👍🏼
Absolutely incredible information. Never knew dhea was so important
I love your show and the info you present!!! I have hypothyroidism but i am a huge advocate of strength training and carry a lot of muscle mass! Your comments about the misconception about"thyroid being the culprit for low metabolism as we age" is so on point! One current lifestyle markers are also things to consider!
👉I have an off topic question... what program do you use for your video production? My husband just retired from the fire department and is looking into starting his own podcast on for tactics and strategies. Thank you for all you!
Question: Does taking DHEA reduce or suppress the body's natural ability to produce this hormone?
someone please answer this
@@benhartland4708 I have asked two doctors, supplementing with low doses of dhea does not shut down the natural production. However a clinical study said only 1,8% (almost nothing) of dhea converts to testosterone in men, but significant amount to estrogen. Dhea supplements raise estrogen in men, and testosterone in women.
@@dantwister5106 thanks man i appreciate the response. i've been using a topical (twist brand) for a couple years (i'm 48, low bodyfat, very active/athletic). i noticed when i added the topical at 50mg a day my dhea sulfate went from 232 to mid 300's in a couple months. my testosterone did not change (i'll vary from 700's to 900's) but neither did my estradiol (from 26 to 27 in a year). what i was worried about was that if i stop the dhea will my baseline go lower than before i started supplementing.
Not only is this guy knowledgeable, his presentations keep ones attention because he speaks fast and with passion. There’s a lot of interesting UA-cam’s, but they talk too slow to keep my attention.
Talks even faster on double speed, and you're right about him... Although I wish he'd stop saying sorry/apologising about things.
Hey Mike! Got your electrolytes in the other day, really enjoying them! great product man.
Mike, instead of taking all DHEA at once, you may want to consider cutting your pill in four pieces and spreading it out from morning until mid-afternoon.
Mike, what differences have you found with this method?
I have been taking 50mg (2×25 mg capsules) first thing in the morning
*did you get your Bloods done before taking DHEA? I would love to see before and after with you hormones!* 💪💪
I am 70 years old took DHEAA for many years then I stopped starting to feel unwell specially after Covid started again and I feel great I feel like I’m 50 start low and increase slowly if necessary it’s a good life
Just watched. Thank you for all this info. I'm waiting for my test results for adrenal fatigue cortisol hormones etc so I would be soo excited if I only have to spend like 20.00 on DHEA rather than tons more on hormones. 🤞🙏 Very informative. I appreciate all of your hard work and research.
😊 thank you for all your encouragement
Thankyou I found DHEA very helpful, I swallowed some hype about 7-keto and ended up with palpitations- plain dhea feels really helpful thanks for sharing your knowledge.
Thank you for all your info , while on a road trip I started listening to your UA-cam videos , wow amazing info in all your videos ! At age 56 I want to learn to improve my strength, and even though I’m a fitness trainer it never hurts to learn the new scientific finds ! TIA!!💪🏼💪🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Love your Q & A Mike 👍👍
Pregnenolone and DHEA is the optimal combo
My doc put me on both
@@RZoneFitnessForWomenme too!!
Thanks so much for doing the research and caring enough to sharing it all! 💗
Love your videos. Keep up the great work!
7-KETO DHEA helps stop the conversion of DHEA to estrogens. This is according to my Dr, Dr. James Lavalle. If you have elevated estrogen and low DHEA it would be wise to take 7-KETO to help block or at least reduce that pathway.
Missed live. Great info.
I ordered from myoscience a few supplements. Gonna try the electrolyte sticks.
Thanks Mike.
Excellent video. Thank you very much.
Since doing 20+ hr fasting daily, my testosterone level has gotten quite high, on the high side for my age anyway; but according to my hormones test, my free testosterone level was very very low. So in a way, the free testosterone level is what’s important, that’s what you can actually use. Eventually I found out the low free testosterone level was due to my very high SHBG (, due to my very low body fat (under 8%). After taking progesterone, all my hormones are now normal, so I guess it pays to get blood tests regularly.
It helps my mood immensely as well
Mike can you discuss the patents on the spike proteins please
DHEA is really helping with my menopause symptoms since abruptly coming off birth control against my will
When does this aging start? I am over 50 and feel exactly the same as 25, then again I am super skinny and never had lots of muscle mass. However I am plenty strong for the manual labor I do. Not even grey hair yet- but I have lived a life of low carb since my 20's.
What do you usually eat!? Eight hour eat window?
@@jamesnguyen7069 12 hours from last meal to breakfast. Lunch 4 hours later and dinner before 8
Great message. Working on it daily
I’m a man over 50. When I tried DHEA 50mg in AM, I was getting nauseous. That feeling went away after about 1 week.
The 1st thing I noticed was that my lips 👄 were getting fuller and some more fat got deposited onto my face. My face looked a bit younger.
I didn’t notice anything else. I’m sure there are a lot of things going on because of DHEA.
I remember listening to Dr Rhonda Patrick saying that water is the only thing that does not start an enzymatic process in the body/liver. I'm assuming taking vitamins will interrupt fasting including caffeine.
Oh yes certainly.
Maybe. But it depends on one's purpose. Caffeine, for example, promotes ketosis. I personally avoid caffeine for other reasons, though.
Good stuff! Thank you! Just the very thing I needed to hear!
Thank you for your research and efforts at dissemination of useful information. Excellent!
Why wouldn't we want to replace all of our hormones to youthful levels? Why not take not only DHEA, but estrogen, testosterone, progesterone and pregnenolone?
Thank you!
I used to take DHEA years ago. I was tired at the gym sometimes and I took B1 a couple times a day and felt much better.
Drink a cup of coffee and go to the gym. It gets easier with consistency.
So helpful thank you Mike ...much respect 🙏 from Ireland 🇮🇪 👏
Can DHEA cause hair loss in women? If so what can you do about it or what supplement can you take to block that?
It’s more complex…depends on age and insulin resistance. Best to work with a doctor.
I’ve heard this can happen particularly if you take too much of it….
Love the lessons you teach! I'll be grabbing some DHEA!!
Great lesson and discussion
Great info Mike - much appreciated
I was wondering can a man take black cohosh or licorice root. I don't know if you have a video on herbs
I am 73 and I have a painful hip joint. Is thee anything I can do to eliminate the pain when walking?
Which is better “7-Keto-Dhea” or regular Dhea? You briefly mentioned it in the video but not enough to provide any details.
That is a good question. 7-Keto-DHEa is a metabolite of DHEA. I took a supplement that included 7-Keto-DHEA. The purpose was to upregulate metabolism, heat production, and weight loss, by way of upping levels of the thyroid hormone T3.
Not sure if it’s your pronunciation but you seem to be saying DHA and DHEA interchangeably 🤔. Also, Mayo clinic warns against taking DHEA if you are prone to hormone related cancers. What’s your opinion on this? (Not sure MC is always unbiased..😉).
he clearly states in the video that DHA is in no way related to DHEA. They are not interchangeable. MC is crap, but DHEA+soft tissue cancers, not always a fabulous idea,
@@KJB0001 yes, I heard him say he meant DHEA not DHA but I’m sure he was saying DHA instead of DHEA.
Yet DHEA can protect against some cancers. It might be the mediating factor of why a keto diet reduces cancer risk. But it is true that, once cancer has already taken hold, a keto diet can actually feed cancer. This has little to do with ketones themselves, though. Cancers are highly adaptive and can use almost anything as fuel.
"While effective and sustainable weight loss is the primary driver behind the ketogenic diet’s surge, there is more to it than its ability to efficiently burn fat. It’s been proven to help improve your risks of acquiring cardiovascular diseases, Alzheimer’s disease, help maintain muscle and hormone balance, helps manage PCOS, and even lower the risks of certain cancers. [1] And, the ketogenic diet may also improve the decline of DHEA."
from: "DHEA Decline and the Ketogenic Diet"
That comment about slower thyroid means long life is not considering that perhaps the body is more sensitive to lower amounts thus the amt of thyroid hormone might not matter. As a person who has no thyroid, believe me I am well aware of amounys of t4 and t3. I only take t4 and i feel great.
Thanks Mike
It was helpful
Thanks 4 sharing! 🧠💥💪🏽👍🏾
Hope we can have an Epigenetic discussion some time Mike. Love everything you do brother!
How often can I eat a can of Sardines in Olive Oil? Anyone know? Thank you.
I usually eat it once or twice a week. Sardines are very good for you so is olive oil. I also eat salmon and sea bass.
What is your suggestion for men that get estrogenic side effects from taking DHEA?
Don’t go to high on the dose, lose belly fat as that is responsible for aromatizing into estrogen.
"... WaterPik with _sea salt_ " - doesn't the thing clog up from that at some point? IIRC the manual mentioned normal water, what'S the benefit of using sea salt? How much, just isotonic, or more?
Also, a dentist told me WaterPik is not nearly as effective as their own studies claim, and not nearly so as manual brushing with inter-dental brushes of fitting size for the particular gap between two teeth. I have one, and it does feel that it at least does _something_, whether that's good, no idea.
mine did
Thyroid replacement therapy more complicated than most doctors understand. There's different types of medications and the blood tests are not accurate measurement of how your body is actually utilizing it. Find a good doctor that listens to you if your current thyroid Rx isn't working. Read Elle Russ's book or listen to her on YT
That s is great‼️ thank you for all you do for us. Going to get some DHEA☮️
Sounds great for me
Didn't see this line, but still find it beneficial.
I'm not sure what a good range is for DHCA as a base point to decide if I need to take some exogenously.
I'm going to go test my level to see where I'm at to start with but I don't trust Kaiser's ranges to tell me the truth
DHEA is precursor to DHT, I wonder if it will speed up male pattern hair loss...
Keto 5 months, glucose still in the 2 to 300s fasting .been t2d for at least 16 years..is it time that I need?..I'm keeping on..never going back to the carb world...
Work with a doctor / lab to determine if your pancreas is no longer producing insulin in sufficient amounts or if instead you are extremely insulin resistant. If the pancreas isn't making much insulin, you may need to look at taking insulin. If it's long term insulin resistance, you can look at other drugs and interventions to help.
@@I3lindMan no better intervention than time and patience I guess
@@I3lindMan You must be lost! Nothing worse than getting the advice of an allopathic quack! I really mean nothing could be worse.
Any worries about gynocomastia from DHEA?
Yup, nearly 2 decades oral DHEA was suggested to me by alternative medical provider.
It clearly was doing the first-pass-effect and turning into estrogen. Hell on the prostate and great for boobs. If you try it, do it as a transdermal gel if they make such a thing.
It might depend on the diet and lifestyle. A keto diet, fasting, and exercise probably has far different effect on testosterone levels than a high-carb diet, constant snacking, and a sedentary lifestyle. It's not only about a particular supplement but what the body does with that nutrient. I've been taking DHEA in recent years and never experienced gynocomastia.
@@MarmaladeINFP I still have my doubts about DHEA for males though I have at times used an another intervention in the steroid pathway to speed healing and suppress inflammation.
I was later to adopt a low carb diet sometimes down at 30 grams of carbs plus even fasting and fairly extreme cold exposure. My current BMI is 24 with pretty decent muscle mass.
Also, certain meds can alter the steroid pathway to yield unwelcome levels of estrogens.
What is the best cheap to take and how much? Does anyone know?
A “lesser” solution practiced… is better than an “ideal” not!
Would you recommend taking DHEA with an estrogen blocker for men?
Hello I am 52 and when I was around 46 I did Try DHEA for a few days but for some reason I felt angry then I stopped
With TRT, I went from a testosterone level of 246 (very low) to 744 which resulted in my no longer being a lethargic slug to ‘a house on fire’.
Yes, I’m eating super healthy and exercising six days per week followed up by forty minutes in a sauna and five in an ice-cold shower which has melted away excess fat while building muscle, but the KEY FACTOR has been the testosterone supplementation.
The problem for any man will be finding a doctor who will write the prescription given the gross prejudice against males in the United States.
If you don’t believe me consider that female genital mutilation is a federal felony, but with males, not only is this heinous practice completely unregulated, but it’s tacitly endorsed by the American Pediatric Association and the CDC.
that was a topic in a gender studies class I was in at uni a couple of decades ago and all the female students swore they'd never circumcise their future sons. MANY of my friends that I knew as a kid in the 70's weren't circumcised as their parents were from the Hippie generation and it was seen as violent. A psych class compared the violent tendencies of cut males and intact males on the micro level and the macro - as entire villages or cultures in the same region. Interesting topics!
? Try getting hrt as a menopausal woman. The kabuki dance is ridiculous and they are itching to stop it as soon as possible. Deficiency doesn't go away in 5 years !
If we all call ourselves trans we can get the hormones we want. My mother is the same age as Caitlyn Jenner but the latter can get hrt and my mother cannot. Go figure. At 70, real women have zero natural estrogen production, don't see why they make exceptions for trans people. They are real women , the medical community assures us so...why the dif rules?
Dude, you went off the rails. There's no problem getting TRT from docs in the US
What is your definition of super healthy?
Without Trt I’m currently at a total 895. Proper human diet. Don’t need no stinking trt. I’m 41
The Yahgan people had crazy high metabolisms. They're a great example of how far the human body can be pushed. I wish they weren't wiped out and that their way of life was preserved.
I’ve been taking DHEA… w/ D asparatic acid and HMB. I couldn’t swear by DHEA alone due to never having had taken it alone. But it believe they make me stronger and give me more energy in the gym. Like a mood boaster. I’m more u clues to desire the burn of working out. I also believe it helps in recovery.
Nutritional yeast for natural b vitamins- it gives ebergy, good sleep, dopamine,liver detox, etc
@@GreaterGoals what’s this recommendation?
@@izm4life just sprinkle a tablespoon or 2 on savory foods
6:20
Mike, "...I'm approaching my fortieth decade of life..."
Geez, you're looking well for THREE hundred!
40th decade of life 🤔
Vampire confirmed
He looks great for 400
Without notes it is almost impossible to watch all 49 minutes
Also, you didn't mention DHT levels.... When Testosterone declines, DHT causes the prostate to enlarge (major cause) and at the same time estrogen level increase... Symptoms: low urine stream, and fat around your waist. What about Testosterone supplements, DHT blockers to shrink the prostate and burn off that midsection fat..? I didn't hear you talk about the side effects of supplementing with DHEA..?
Hi mike, love the videos!
Did you get back to Fenugreek for testosterone boost?
What about Hornet goat weed?
Tnx very much!
@mike My functional medicine doc (a PA somewhat new on the scene) prescribed me both DHEA (only 10mg, at age 50) and calcium D glucarate, which I JUST learned is an aramotase inhibitor.
Can you see if there is reasonable evidence that these 2 should be take at the same time of the day? Please?
I have no guidance on the timing, other than your suggestion it is likely best to take DHEA in the morning
Should one take diindolymethane ( dim) with dhea?
I CANNOT find a doc who knows this stuff without visiting a ton and paying for each. Advice?
Opinions on nmn?
41:50 Can you help list down those 4 items here and explain a bit so i could better understand? Thanks.
40th decade? Dude… the 1600s must have been cool! (6:20)
Lmao! What was I thinking 🤣
I noticed that too - did a serious double-take! I gotta say he's looking fantastic for a super-uber-uber-uber-centenarian!
Hey Mike what about hair loss in women with DHEA? Can you take something to help or block that if your hair starts to thin?
Tocotrienols increase hair growth and thickness. Also Nizoral 2% shampoo, rosemary oil and MSM. And sleep and protein.
Don’t take quite as much as he suggested.
I’ve been doing Omad for quite some time now with pretty clean diet strength straining 5-6 times a week and I feel like I’ve hit a plateau because I’m not seeing any results and feel my weight is just stuck.i am 39 years old and 4’11’’. My husband says it’s probably because I’m short and petite that it would take a ton more effort for me to lose the last 10 lbs of post baby weight. But I don’t know what more I can do so maybe DHEA may help?
Remember everything takes time do not allow the fast pace of the digital excitement persuade you otherwise if it took you 30 40 50 60 70 80 100 years to get where you're at taking a little time to see results would not be uncomprehensible it just everything takes time except when you get to the last turn called life.... hhhhmmmm.... stay healthy and safe.... peace and love always 🙏
@@richardshane2080 thanks for your comment. I am well aware of the time. I’ve been doing omad since early 2020, saw great benefits and stuck with it and have been exercising actively for close to 2 decades. Time is not the issue. So the only thing I can think of doing to get results is to change things up. Thanks
Peri and menopausal women really need hrt. I have looked at this in depth, all the other options aren't nearly as good, or are barely doing anything. Maybe dhea will help, but it won't be enough if u want to feel normal again, and the soy, black cohosh etc etc will not stop heart disease, osteoporosis and alzheimers. Only estrogen will. Plant estrogens are 1000x less strong as estradiol. Sigh.
Great episode. Gonna go lift weights now.
I am 24 years old and live an active lifestyle between work and jujitsu and just being active outside whenever I can. I got blood work done and my testosterone was super Low at 260 by DHEA was 505. My free testosterone was 8.5. Why is my DHEA so high but testosterone so low? Can someone please help