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DHEA: the Mother of ALL Hormones (Testosterone, Estrogen + Metabolism overview)

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    0:00 Intro
    0:03 DHEA is hormone. It begins to decline at about age 25.
    0:07 At age 60 or 70, DHEA production has declined by about 90%.
    0:13 DHEA is linked with immune health, metabolic health, memory, and cognition.
    0:21 After menopause, adrenals become the sole source of androgens in the body.
    0:45 Consider taking DHEA before trying hormone replacement therapy.
    2:00 Active DHEA is made by your adrenals. It is in equilibrium with DHEA-S (DHEA-sulfate).
    2:30 Metabolites adhere to a circadian rhythm. Be consistent about bloodwork timing.
    3:45 DHEA gets converted to 4-dione, then, through aromatization, into estrogen.
    6:55 Low DHEA sulfate levels are linked with higher mortality and disease.
    7:25 DHEA supplementation in incorrect doses can accelerate hair loss and increase estrogen.
    8:00 Dosing Men: 10 mg/ 10 years of life. Pay attention to your body’s feedback.
    9:00 Dosing Women: 75% less than men. 10 mg/ 10 years of life multiplied by .25 (25%)
    12:45 Micronized DHEA may be a little better absorbed. Transdermal is not necessary.
    14:10 Women with PCOS should not take DHEA.
    15:00 Insulin drives androgens in women. Spironolactone, a med taken for PCOS, is an antiandrogen.
    15:50 Work with your doctor. Test your DHEA sulfate blood levels.
    16:55 Low doses of estrogen has benefits for men in their cognition, brain function and mental health.

КОМЕНТАРІ • 493

  • @alyssabrugman8479
    @alyssabrugman8479 2 роки тому +229

    I started taking DHEA after your last video on the subject. I do crossfit and have a very physical job. I started gaining a lot of weight once I turned 45. For the last 3 years I'd tried intermittent fasting, 56 hour fasts, carnivore, noom, WAG, everything, and just kept stacking it on. I started DHEA, and it's just falling off with no other changes. I'm so grateful for your channel!

    • @princezzlily7700
      @princezzlily7700 2 роки тому +3

      What brand are you taking?

    • @alyssabrugman8479
      @alyssabrugman8479 2 роки тому +17

      @@princezzlily7700 I couldn't find it in Australia. I found it online in the US. Life extension.

    • @alyssabrugman8479
      @alyssabrugman8479 2 роки тому +8

      @Ayo 15mg

    • @playerone1431
      @playerone1431 2 роки тому +2

      Have you tried keto?

    • @alyssabrugman8479
      @alyssabrugman8479 2 роки тому +22

      @@playerone1431 I did keto after I had children in my late 30s and it was amazing, particularly with crossfit, but once I turned 45 nothing worked until DHEA.

  • @bluejean-1968
    @bluejean-1968 4 місяці тому +9

    When I take DHEA as a menopausal woman, I monitor my mood. If I get cranky for no reason, I know my dose is too high. That only happens if I take a higher dose daily. I take 10mg cream, in one dose, every other day. That works for me! You don't need a lot of it.

    • @lorineely6921
      @lorineely6921 3 місяці тому +1

      Can you tell what cream you use? I use a progesterone cream now.

  • @excel04
    @excel04 2 роки тому +20

    Every now and again when I watch a video crammed with info, that answers questions I've had for a while and remember how in years past learning would have involved multiple trips to libraries and seminars I'm so grateful. Today is one of those times. Thank you Mike for sharing so freely.

  • @Kevin-ni4hr
    @Kevin-ni4hr 2 роки тому +35

    I'm 35 and a couple years ago felt a serious dip in my testosterone. I struggled to complete workouts, my libedo bottomed out. I can't say dhea is the sole reason that I've seen huge improvements, but it definitely gives me the extra drive I was missing to workout hard without struggling or quitting.. And now that I'm working out daily I've lost weight, gotten much stronger, and I'm living a healthier lifestyle and overall I feel like myself again and all I think about is sex just like I did in my 20s. Dhea played a role, in my opinion. Also multivitamins daily help. Zinc and vitamin d and all that is important too.

    • @floridaman318
      @floridaman318 Рік тому +7

      Why on earth would want to go BACK to obsessing over sex like a 20-something year old??? I am hesitant about taking DHEA precisely because I DON'T want increased libido. I don't have any libido issues but I think I would my mind if I reverted back to that. 😵‍💫

    • @jayden_2_savage635
      @jayden_2_savage635 Рік тому +2

      @@floridaman318 as a fellow Florida man I agree 🤣

    • @wasimahmed1570
      @wasimahmed1570 Рік тому +1

      DO U CYCLE DHEA boss?

    • @mura0
      @mura0 11 місяців тому +2

      I started feeling like you at 40yo. Did not know much about dhea and went directly to TRT. I feel awesome now with energy but my libido is gone. I#m thinking in starting taking dhea now. Btw, my estradiol is good. I just want my sex drive back.

    • @DirtyDemon917
      @DirtyDemon917 4 місяці тому

      How many mg did you take?

  • @Constans99
    @Constans99 2 роки тому +40

    Really like your channel. This was an informative and helpful video.
    Supplementation with DHEA was key to recovering from the brick wall I ran into at menopause. My suggestion is to work with your doctor to monitor all your sex hormones on a regular basis. I'm doing that, and am on a pretty high dose for a woman, but the levels are regularly checked thru blood, saliva and dried urine modalities.
    Ladies, take care of your adrenals while you're young and you will avoid the drastic reductions in all sex hormones when menopause happens... and it always does.
    Best care of adrenals: stress management... don't try to be that perfect super-mom and pursue peace in your marriage.
    Last comment for Mike: try using a black or blue marker on your white board. The red was very difficult to see. Thanks!!

    • @orionpax20008
      @orionpax20008 2 роки тому +3

      Don't encourage women to be pathetic wives...and good workers for their supervisors.....they will die single.

    • @iss8504
      @iss8504 2 роки тому

      Menopause is natural. No matter what you do when young, you will lose your sex hormones at menopause. Dhea helps but only solution is replacement of the hormones and the only reliable way is pharmaceutical hrt. Period. Not soy, not yoga.

    • @Constans99
      @Constans99 2 роки тому +3

      @@iss8504 Generally agree. The adrenal glands take over from the ovaries at menopause, so while sex hormones are very reduced at that time, healthy adrenals will prevent complete tanking, which dramatically affects the menopausal woman. That's not what anyone wants, and younger women need to be aware early and not find out when it happens. HRT is very valuable, but it's also very valuable to preserve the hormonal resources we were created with. Agree about soy, yoga, etc.

    • @Highintensityhealth
      @Highintensityhealth  2 роки тому +2

      Blood work annually is a great idea!

    • @tbnbfm8089
      @tbnbfm8089 Рік тому

      ​​@@Highintensityhealth i am turning 25 this year could I take 25mg of dhea?

  • @lanadecker8800
    @lanadecker8800 Рік тому +8

    Thank you for providing a dosage guidelines!
    A lot of people talk benefits and drawbacks, but it's really easy to get nothing but drawbacks if the dose is wrong (and a lot of people think that higher dose = higher effectiveness)

  • @robertsummers295
    @robertsummers295 8 місяців тому +3

    Your information is life changing in this space. Thank you for all your strong work. As a 50 year old trying to live with vitality your channel is so valuable. DHEA has definitely been game changer for me. Check your levels! Especially as you age

  • @sshuggi
    @sshuggi 2 роки тому +15

    Your show notes on dosing for women needs to be updated. It's correct in the video. Should read: "Dosing Women: 25% that of men. 10 mg/ 10 years of life divided by 4."

  • @markrick911
    @markrick911 Рік тому +3

    Great presentation I’ve used DHEA on and off for the last 30 years I’m a 70 year old man and I think it’s all good it’s just about moderation it’s not what you do it’s how you do it

  • @bystarlyt
    @bystarlyt 2 роки тому +32

    The timing of this video is perfect Mike! I just ordered a Cortisol and DHEA test. The Cortisol will be tested 4x a day and the DHEA , AM & PM. If I'm trying to get a general baseline, is it better for me to do this on a (lazy no stress) Sunday or on a work day which is a better representation of my average day. I was also wondering if you could do a video on Pregnenolone (and DHEA) and when someone might choose to use one over the other. Also, thanks for the dosing information for women. I ordered 50mg but it looks like this amount would have been way too high. In any case, I'm waiting on my results before I start supplementing.

  • @debramccawley1714
    @debramccawley1714 2 роки тому +9

    I'm a 65-year-old post-menopausal woman. I was taking 25mg of a micronized form of DHEA and had my blood value of DHEA-Sulfate come in at 460. with the lab reference range of 29.4-220.5. My testosterone level was also high at 4.8 with the lab reference range of 0.0-4.2.

  • @jonbieber1285
    @jonbieber1285 2 роки тому +41

    I'm a 47yo male and have taken 100mg of DHEA every morning for 3 months. It really seems to help even out my moods and I'm a little more motivated and energetic. Also it really helps with my allergies.

    • @ifazer8akathedoctor275
      @ifazer8akathedoctor275 2 роки тому +10

      Im 39 taking at least 100mg a day by opening the capsules and dumping the powder under my tongue. the most I have taken is 100mg 3 times a day and that definitely makes me angry. 200mg feels really good. I barely even notice 100mg dose. Im also taking aromatase inhibitors, D3, zinc, grassfed liver pills, pine pollen, and more. I feel like Im in my 20's.

    • @l3mons7
      @l3mons7 2 роки тому +4

      I’m 31 and I was taking 50mg a day and I ended up getting sore, itchy and puffy nipples. Pretty much ended up with gyno. I felt incredible though, amazing sleep and I felt stronger in the gym. Had to stop taking it due to the gyno.

    • @ifazer8akathedoctor275
      @ifazer8akathedoctor275 2 роки тому

      @@l3mons7 combine it with aromatase inhibitors to block the conversion of testosterone to estrogen.

    • @l3mons7
      @l3mons7 2 роки тому

      @@ifazer8akathedoctor275 are you using real AI? Or does zinc actually prevent aromatization that much?

    • @ifazer8akathedoctor275
      @ifazer8akathedoctor275 2 роки тому

      @@l3mons7 both. i use Animal Stak cuz it has AI in it and some other stuff. I just started mega dosing zinc and I love it.

  • @Michael18599
    @Michael18599 2 роки тому +24

    I'm a male in my forties and started dabbling with DHEA cream (and also pregnenolone) this year to optimise my testosterone. I felt great while using it. I did regular saliva testosterone tests and saw my test levels go up every time. I started using a DIM cream just to be safe. Finally I saw my test levels go up to and then beyond the levels of a teenager. The test company thought it must have been an error and sent me a free replacement test. While I still felt fantastic I decided to take a DHEA break for a few weeks until my levels normalise. Lesson: Dosage matters! This stuff is powerful. Best to do regular tests and not wing it.

    • @danbryan2688
      @danbryan2688 2 роки тому +2

      Dim cream?

    • @WideAwakeHuman
      @WideAwakeHuman 2 роки тому +2

      @@danbryan2688 Diindolylmethane

    • @Michael18599
      @Michael18599 2 роки тому +5

      @@danbryan2688 It helps keep estrogen levels in check.

    • @danbryan2688
      @danbryan2688 2 роки тому +1

      I am familiar with DIM itself but in pill form. What’s the benefit of the cream?

    • @Michael18599
      @Michael18599 2 роки тому +6

      @@danbryan2688 I prefer creams, because then the stuff doesn't have to go through the digestive system.

  • @kieronbilton5595
    @kieronbilton5595 2 роки тому +15

    Great Video
    Hormones are Tricky
    I'd go a slower path
    10mg a day for the 1st month raising it by an extra 10mg per month til getting to the target you mentioned. People may end up needing less.

  • @ironmaidenfitness654
    @ironmaidenfitness654 2 роки тому +11

    In Australia, DHEA needs to be prescribed and is considered HRT. Thanks for the info, totally agree it should be considered before estrogen and progesterone.

    • @alyssabrugman8479
      @alyssabrugman8479 2 роки тому

      You can just ship it from the US

    • @ironmaidenfitness654
      @ironmaidenfitness654 2 роки тому +2

      @@alyssabrugman8479 customs stop it at the border as it is considered to be in the anabolic category. I’ve tried. But I’m happy with my bio identical prescription now. I can be sure that I’m getting high quality. Plus I prefer to be under the care of a hormone doc.

    • @alyssabrugman8479
      @alyssabrugman8479 2 роки тому +1

      I've bought it from the US just through regular post

    • @FinalMorningstar
      @FinalMorningstar Рік тому +1

      @@alyssabrugman8479 from where?

  • @amyblake7360
    @amyblake7360 2 роки тому +7

    Hard to see the red/orange marker on the whiteboard! Good info

    • @Emacosa
      @Emacosa Місяць тому

      Why doesn't he get a new marker that works 😧🐥

  • @kellymcclurg5755
    @kellymcclurg5755 2 роки тому +5

    Perfect timing Mike! I just got labs back: dhea sulfate 98....testosterone 4....neither flagged but seem low! Cortisol 16....trying to decipher it all! 🤪

  • @timtaifig6873
    @timtaifig6873 2 роки тому +12

    Your videos are incredibly helpful 👍👍!

  • @glengraham7681
    @glengraham7681 2 роки тому +4

    Pregnenolone is the mother hormone that plays a key role in the production of other
    hormones, including progesterone, DHEA, and estrogen. The substance is found naturally in the body, but some people also take it in supplement form to help keep memory sharp through the years.

  • @89mikie
    @89mikie 2 роки тому +7

    Hey Mike! I really enjoy the videos on hormones! Do you think you could do some regarding PCOS? Would love to hear you and some PCOS specific professionals discuss the syndrome.

  • @steelgtr
    @steelgtr Рік тому +2

    What is an ideal level for a 75 yo male? My test came back:
    Component DHEA-S

    Your value DHEA-S 38 ug/dL
    Standard range

    • @TheMatrixgod
      @TheMatrixgod 5 місяців тому

      560, i thought high scale is 300?

  • @marcosmartinez8319
    @marcosmartinez8319 2 роки тому +6

    I Love your videos MIKE🤩🙌, very important and interesting ‼️‼️

  • @pearljameric
    @pearljameric Рік тому +1

    Our bodies naturally can go blind or lose hearing but who wouldn't want to fix those things?

  • @TODOMATIO
    @TODOMATIO Рік тому +2

    i don't have menopause but just you know, DHEA raises estrogen and eareogen causes cancer: not just cancer but tons of tumors . i have developed a ton! as soon as i reduced estro my cysts also shrunk, i lost weight, and no more depression. i highly discourage anyone who is in their 30s and up, forget about DIM and DHEA

  • @danbryan2688
    @danbryan2688 2 роки тому +26

    Mike I had heard oral dhea had poorer absorption and was more likely to go down the estrogen path compared to topical application of dhea cream which converts more readily to dhea-s. What are your thoughts on this?

    • @FasterThanTheSpeedOfScience
      @FasterThanTheSpeedOfScience 2 роки тому +12

      @Dewane Hale In the bathroom.

    • @TerriblePerfection
      @TerriblePerfection 2 роки тому +4

      @@FasterThanTheSpeedOfScience 😄

    • @ivanmamula7588
      @ivanmamula7588 2 роки тому +1

      @The Cedar is there any way to inhibit the conversion to e2 besides using some form of ai? I feel really good on dhea for about a week and then it seems to go south really quick.

    • @Highintensityhealth
      @Highintensityhealth  2 роки тому +9

      IMO there's no added benefit to the cost of transdermal DHEA. Oral is so cheap and well absorbed, if one has high aromatase etc... it'll likely feed into E2 regardless of route of administration.

    • @robinhood463
      @robinhood463 2 роки тому

      @@FasterThanTheSpeedOfScience 🤣🤣🤣👍👍

  • @JesusOurKing
    @JesusOurKing 4 місяці тому

    Q. Does it matter when and how to take DHEA? Morning vs night. Empty vs full stomach? Thanks
    A. Yes, the timing and administration of DHEA can impact its effectiveness. Taking it in the morning is often recommended as it mimics the body's natural production cycle. However, some people may experience better results taking it at night. As for taking it on an empty or full stomach, it's generally suggested to take it with food to minimize potential stomach upset. Always follow the specific instructions provided by your healthcare provider or the product label.

  • @mohamedeassa
    @mohamedeassa 2 роки тому +10

    Love these educational videos

  • @jdw5889
    @jdw5889 2 роки тому +5

    Buy quality not quantity, and listen to Mike and don't overdo it. 100mg low quality caused massive acne problems extreme agitation and I lost all will to workout.

    • @Highintensityhealth
      @Highintensityhealth  2 роки тому +6

      Very true, lots of stuff on Amazon is trash

    • @jdw5889
      @jdw5889 2 роки тому +1

      @@swamphawk6227 certainly for quality dhea, the gly/nac is good too but I use so much I had to find a bulk alternative, the bulk isn't premixed and doesn't taste as good still does the trick though.

  • @intrinsicfactor5425
    @intrinsicfactor5425 2 роки тому +5

    7-keto form of DHEA is formed from dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) in the body. DHEA is a "parent hormone" produced by glands near the kidneys. But unlike DHEA, 7-keto-DHEA is not converted to steroid hormones such as androgen and estrogen. Taking 7-keto form of DHEA by mouth or applying it to the skin does not increase the level of steroid hormones in the blood.

    • @Highintensityhealth
      @Highintensityhealth  2 роки тому +13

      7-KETO is crap, thanks for the note!

    • @dreniparaj6012
      @dreniparaj6012 2 роки тому

      7-keto dhea it's not good for you because produce hair loss

    • @mura0
      @mura0 11 місяців тому

      @@Highintensityhealth could you elaborate why is crap?

  • @victoriahamilton3659
    @victoriahamilton3659 2 роки тому +1

    Thankyou for a very informative & balanced video. It was very useful. Thankyou for explaining the pathways of dhea's action. I'm about to start using the DHEA for severe chron's disease but have been worried (even starting at a very low dose) about further unbalancing my hormone levels-I'm menopausal) but you have reassured me greatly. Thanks again.

  • @laurentbriere8825
    @laurentbriere8825 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent video!!! Thanks Mike!!! Very interesting as always!🙂

  • @MichaelinNeoh
    @MichaelinNeoh 2 роки тому +4

    I had been afraid of this one because I heard it can cause hair loss for men but I’ll look into it again because it does sound like a supplement that could benefit me.

    • @wintertime331
      @wintertime331 7 місяців тому

      Keep the dose to no more that 15 mg per day and you will avoid any side effects, check out Dr Ray Peats works on this 👍

  • @angelahenderson3053
    @angelahenderson3053 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Mike for all the information! You are amazing at explaining complex things! 😊

  • @THALEStheGREEK
    @THALEStheGREEK 2 роки тому +1

    This was great. Very direct and informative.

  • @kongphooey7230
    @kongphooey7230 2 роки тому +1

    Great video. Some useful guidelines too 👏🏼

  • @annaburns5382
    @annaburns5382 2 роки тому +2

    At 9.1 minutes, you said women take 25% of mens dose, so for a 50 yr old women she should take 12 mg. At 9.21 minutes before that you said women take 25% less than men's, for a 50 yr old woman that would be 38 mg. Please clarify. Thanks and i appreciate all your info.

  • @nickbardan3867
    @nickbardan3867 2 роки тому +6

    I'm 47 and my DHEA hormones are a bit over the maximum range . I'm not taking any supplements. I have a physical job and workout on a side So...,

  • @madison1446
    @madison1446 2 роки тому +3

    Please, write with a DARKER marker (or BLACK?).!!!

  • @beachstreet101
    @beachstreet101 7 місяців тому

    Tests are expensive and my doctors don’t test this either. However I’ve found DHEA to be exceptionally effective for me. I can monitor it by how I feel. If I start to feel too tired or irritable then I take a break from the the DHEA.

  • @esther.f.g
    @esther.f.g 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this excellent educational video

  • @mura0
    @mura0 11 місяців тому

    I'm 44yo and went straight to TRT and now I need to go back to Dhea. My libido is low.

  • @scorecardietdrgee9141
    @scorecardietdrgee9141 2 роки тому +2

    Hi dr.Mike...I am 48 year old woman from Indonesia. I have been taking 7 Keto DHEA that I got from my doctor. Pls make a video about 7 Keto DHEA.Thanks

  • @rajeeb3500
    @rajeeb3500 Рік тому

    Love your enthusiasm, great info 👍👍👍

  • @tarap3946
    @tarap3946 2 роки тому +6

    Im in Canada and we can’t get DHEA without a Rx and good luck getting it. A girlfriend of mine in the US was taking 100mg DHEA for a month!!! She said she felt amazing. She said her cognition enhanced, more energy. Prior to that she was having memory loss. She is in her early 30s. Is this indicative of some other issues at play?

    • @MrApplewine
      @MrApplewine 2 роки тому +1

      I'm concerned that would be way too much DHEA for a woman of her age. I would guess that 5mg per day would be closer. She may be able to take a 25mg capsule every 5 days, but I don't know. I've considered spreading it out so I don't have to cut open the capsules.

  • @robynhope219
    @robynhope219 Рік тому +1

    I’m in my 70s with chronic fatigue and low DHEA. My doctor put me on 5mg of DHEA and on the 6th night after taking it, I was awake most of the night. I need this hormone, but can’t deal with insomnia. HELP!

  • @seryjnymeteopata2162
    @seryjnymeteopata2162 Рік тому

    awesome chunk of wisdom, thank you!

  • @prints8
    @prints8 2 роки тому +3

    I’ve taken dhea. It gives me horrific acne and oil production on my entire body, it feels like I’m a teenager again. No matter the dose, frequency or brand. Blood tests show I’m lower end of normal.

    • @rodhurst5831
      @rodhurst5831 2 роки тому +3

      Did you feel like a teenager?

    • @sylviaking8866
      @sylviaking8866 2 роки тому +2

      How many milligrams will you taking. I have read that if you take too much that oily skin and acne comes a problem.

    • @prints8
      @prints8 2 роки тому +1

      @@sylviaking8866 I’ve tried the lowest I could possibly find which was 5mg. Same thing.

    • @prints8
      @prints8 2 роки тому +1

      @@rodhurst5831 yes, it felt like my teenage years where I could feel the oil pushing out.

  • @constanceways
    @constanceways 2 роки тому +5

    I've been struggling with low hormones for a couple of years... what are your thought on preglenenone? It seems to me its pretty similar to what you're saying about DHEA... which one would I pick? I am a women with 30 and already osteopenia...

  • @jacklingenfelter7765
    @jacklingenfelter7765 2 роки тому +1

    thanks Mike! great stuff

  • @savanaviolenta
    @savanaviolenta Рік тому

    DHEA is great, especially for men over 40 is a must.

  • @ST46YO
    @ST46YO 2 роки тому +8

    I agree with Mike, the benefits are great with DHEA, especially libido, but the hairloss wasn’t worth it

    • @Highintensityhealth
      @Highintensityhealth  2 роки тому +7

      DHEA doesn’t cause hairloss directly, it ma increase testosterone which could raise DHT.

    • @doloresguertin9601
      @doloresguertin9601 2 роки тому +1

      I experienced the same with hairloss, have my hormones tested every 5-6 mo and DHEA is low but hairloss is always an issue. Testosterone is also low, so I cant clearly see that being the reason of conversion, FI is ok too, so I dont know exactly what mechanism is behind the adverse reaction. I have no tolerance for estrogen either, but progesterone is a swiss army knife for me.

    • @kam0406
      @kam0406 2 роки тому +2

      I had hairless too.

    • @ollymounara605
      @ollymounara605 2 роки тому +5

      I would try iodine in conjunction. Iodine is also needed for the thyroid gland which is also connected to hormone balance. Also take selenium along with it.

    • @joses5356
      @joses5356 Рік тому +1

      Just take 1mg a day 3x a week of finasteride. Been on it for about 18 years. Keeps my hair and my prostate in check.

  • @jenniferholbrook7688
    @jenniferholbrook7688 Рік тому +2

    Does DHEA supplementing help with Insulin Resistance? I have dhea-s deficiency (level is 42) I’m 37. And I have insulin resistance. Just curious if my dhea levels get better if my insulin levels will get better. I have better fasting insulin than I have in the past but my dhea is still very low

  • @basswindu6121
    @basswindu6121 Рік тому

    Great info, thanks bro!

  • @gif24gt60
    @gif24gt60 7 місяців тому +1

    What about pregnenolone?

  • @kelly889
    @kelly889 2 роки тому +1

    Is Myoxcience shipping to Aus yet Mike...it wasn't 6 months ago?

  • @jenniferbecca3050
    @jenniferbecca3050 2 роки тому +1

    My ACTH was on the low normal range, but my old Endo did not have the full ACTH testing done. My serum cortisol was a 15, so he wasn’t worried about my ATCH. I’ve been procrastinating on doing the saliva cortisol/DHEA testing, because of the price. I have vitiligo and Hashimoto’s.

    • @jenniferbecca3050
      @jenniferbecca3050 Рік тому

      Finally, took the saliva cortisol and DHEA-S test. Morning cortisol mid-range, other three times were low normal range, and DHEA-S extremely low normal (barely in range). My daughter (15yo) just had DHEA-S blood work, plus other hormone testing. Her DHEA was high and other hormone testing normal.

    • @kathrynfriedlund3280
      @kathrynfriedlund3280 Рік тому

      @@jenniferbecca3050 may I ask if you've started supplementing dhea since getting your testing done? If so, have you noticed any changes?

  • @keylanoslokj1806
    @keylanoslokj1806 2 роки тому +3

    If the adrenal gland produces it, why don't we concentrate on adrenal health with zinc, selenium, iodine, etc

    • @Highintensityhealth
      @Highintensityhealth  2 роки тому +2

      While I’m a fan of all those nutrients I’ve not seen miracles with them in terms of raising DHEA

    • @keylanoslokj1806
      @keylanoslokj1806 2 роки тому +1

      @@Highintensityhealth how does a "hormones expert" access wether the person will benefit or get harmed by DHEA. Cause many people on the comments report side effects

  • @peacepocket
    @peacepocket 3 місяці тому

    I took 50mg of DHEA and it took my levels to over 1,000 and my Testosterone to over 100.

  • @shoniwynter9303
    @shoniwynter9303 10 місяців тому +1

    I am 44 years old, and I want to very cautious, but i would also want to cushion the effects of menopause from now. So I want to know if I can start to take dhea small doses ( 5 mg).

  • @davidzaharik5408
    @davidzaharik5408 2 роки тому

    Great video Mike....

  • @beetlejuice970
    @beetlejuice970 2 роки тому +5

    I've got all the guys on it at work lol

  • @MLM111
    @MLM111 Місяць тому

    Great information 😊 thank you

  • @-living4jesus4ever-
    @-living4jesus4ever- 2 місяці тому +1

    I thought Pregnenolone was the mother of all hormones?

  • @selamberto
    @selamberto 2 роки тому +6

    So if our bloodwork is in the “normal” range based on lab work is it really normal or is there a different range that is more optimal? Seems like functional medicine usually has different ranges preferred compared to traditional medicine.

    • @Highintensityhealth
      @Highintensityhealth  2 роки тому +3

      It’s a longer story but there’s a difference between optimal health and overt disease when it comes to labs

    • @nobodynothing2594
      @nobodynothing2594 2 роки тому

      I like it when one treats a person & not the blood lab reports

  • @primaballerina84
    @primaballerina84 11 місяців тому +1

    Does DHEA supplementation affect the natural production like HRT so it will tank very negatively if I decide to stop taking it?

  • @davidwebb9262
    @davidwebb9262 2 роки тому +1

    Mine is low. I need to take some.

  • @cbr600325i
    @cbr600325i Рік тому +1

    Hi Mike - Thanks for such an interesting video. Quick question, I am a 56 male, 166 pounds. A recente blood test shows my Dehidroepiandrosterona (DHEA-SO4) at 406.00. I only take Biotin and Vitamin C, in the days prior to the test I ate sardines and vegetables while intermittent fasting to try to lower my fasting glucose (at 114), my lifestyle is a bit hectic..... Any ideas? Thanks.

  • @subarashiisugoi8655
    @subarashiisugoi8655 Рік тому +3

    Cons of taking DHEA at night: I couldn't sleep. Pros of taking it at night: It was stronger. It increased my libido.

    • @Mankaiwi
      @Mankaiwi Рік тому +1

      Other cons: I started having night sweats and it smelled. Hair started falling out.

    • @JM-co6rf
      @JM-co6rf Рік тому

      @@Mankaiwi hair falling out? are you male?

    • @subarashiisugoi8655
      @subarashiisugoi8655 11 місяців тому

      Yes. Also, I got off DHEA and then back on . I started at 5 mg. I notice a difference. Start low and increase as necessary. @@JM-co6rf

  • @SirenASMR_
    @SirenASMR_ 7 місяців тому

    You need to get tested before taking this . I am in my late 40s and have high DHEA . And it made me sick when I took one tablet

  • @d7seven
    @d7seven Рік тому +1

    i was taking 50MG and i felt amazing .Its almost scary like I'm going to break something else.Like I can run full blast and not get tired.But I stopped because of HBP .Also Killed my sex drive.

  • @Retrodan680
    @Retrodan680 2 роки тому +5

    I wonder if dhea is suppressive like other androgens. Like will it suppress natural testosterone and dhea

  • @kam0406
    @kam0406 2 роки тому +1

    Please do a video on PCOS.

  • @mustafanaser9789
    @mustafanaser9789 Рік тому +1

    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

  • @axelthorfilms
    @axelthorfilms 3 місяці тому

    Pregnenolone is the mother because pregnenolone also converts to dhea. DHEA is the father. That's why you don't not need to take both. I have been taking dhea for decades since my 30's with no side effects. I also have done pregnenolone. I notice no fat loss and I weight train. As you state dhea increases test in women but not so much in men.

  • @elektras6325
    @elektras6325 2 роки тому

    Me watching this like 😳😳😳😳😳😲 after following the dosage of 100mg on the DHEA bottle I bought from Amazon. I’m turning 45 next month and this last year or 2 I don’t know what happened but daaaang the weight is packing on badly despite my normal workout and lifestyle routines. All going to my tummy and hips!!!

  • @konniezissi9846
    @konniezissi9846 11 місяців тому

    Twist25 is bio identical, this has had some a big impact on my energy, it must be in cream form to bypass the liver.

  • @robertgrayraleigh
    @robertgrayraleigh 2 місяці тому

    Hey Mike, how about using black or dark blue markers instead of red. Red does not read easily bud

  • @antparts
    @antparts 9 місяців тому

    Vigorous Steve covers dhea and pregnenalone supplementation when on trt.

  • @LuisGonzalez-gb4uh
    @LuisGonzalez-gb4uh Рік тому +1

    Does supplementing with DHEA pills affect the endogenous production of this hormone as it happens with Testosterone?

  • @juliusjames6229
    @juliusjames6229 2 роки тому +1

    I am seeing few youtube influencers putting a small dosage applied to testicles

  • @johnnotgiven9219
    @johnnotgiven9219 3 місяці тому

    As for when to take one's dose, and is it important to spread it out over the day/evening. Meanwhile, my board certified doctor said it was important to take it in the morning because his purpose (mine too?) was to reduce cortisol (i.e. in the earlier morning hours), I Haven't heard you address this yet at count #15:30

  • @rodbranbran
    @rodbranbran Рік тому

    You are a wizard god bless your soul !

  • @ST46YO
    @ST46YO 2 роки тому +1

    Dhea causes major hairloss for me

  • @karenbraddock41
    @karenbraddock41 2 роки тому +3

    What do you think about DUTCH testing? I see that it can show what pathways hormones take for your body? I worry about anything that may produce more estrone (the bad estrogen).

    • @johncalla2151
      @johncalla2151 2 роки тому

      I've found it produced some interesting info, but without a concomitant blood hormone test, it could lead people to the wrong conclusions. E.g., hormone levels in my urine were approximately opposite what was in my blood. Also, if everything is in the "normal range", the company won't provide any helpful analysis for you. It also depends on them accurately measuring creatinine levels (which is used to understand urine concentration), and I have doubts about the precision on that.

  • @kam0406
    @kam0406 2 роки тому +3

    Can saw palmetto help mitigate the hairless that a lot of people experience while taking dhea? I loved taking it, and definitely noticed an increase in muscle tone, but my hair began falling out. I stopped taking it for about a year and then retried it...and yep, hair loss again! It is very frustrating.

    • @sscott5340
      @sscott5340 2 роки тому

      Check your t4-t3 levels, and or add iodine 5drops twice a. Day. This helped me a lot in my 50’s

    • @East_Owl
      @East_Owl Рік тому +1

      Did your hair grow back after stopping?

    • @floridaman318
      @floridaman318 Рік тому

      What makes you think saw palmetto would do anything?

  • @khashayarc
    @khashayarc Рік тому

    That was helpful thank you👌

  • @LAskeHosting
    @LAskeHosting 2 роки тому +4

    6:44 we actually know the reason why it goes down and its not environmental...its natural cause, because that's how it should be. If it wasn't like that, levels wouldn't fall down for most people who age....

    • @Highintensityhealth
      @Highintensityhealth  2 роки тому +2

      No one is forcing you to do anything

    • @LAskeHosting
      @LAskeHosting 2 роки тому +1

      @@Highintensityhealth no one is forcing anyone to die but we all do in the end no matter what 😎

    • @joelescano3223
      @joelescano3223 2 роки тому

      Natural, caused by endocrine disrupters that trick the HPTA in men, especially plastics.

    • @artg2767
      @artg2767 2 роки тому

      That is my question with CoQ10 also. If levels drop for most of us as we age maybe there's a reason. Do we have data on long term supplementation? Just my opinion.

    • @BlackMamba-lt8oe
      @BlackMamba-lt8oe 2 роки тому +1

      @@LAskeHosting you are right

  • @miabeia3117
    @miabeia3117 2 роки тому +1

    I workout at a gym with weights and cardio for 5 days a week and power walk on weekends. I’ve been working out since i was in my 20’s.I’m over 60 and I eat a plant based diet with wild salmon and sardines. Is there amount that I should start with? I’m also be on hypothyroid med since I was in college because of my bad diet choices during that time. Thanks so much and I love your supplements and videos!

    • @BlackMamba-lt8oe
      @BlackMamba-lt8oe 2 роки тому +2

      changing ur hairstyle will increase ur dhea by 100. 😂😂😂😂

    • @MLM111
      @MLM111 Місяць тому

      Plant based is the problem

  • @MrBoomie00
    @MrBoomie00 2 роки тому +1

    "...small, fun little table conversation..."
    HA!

  • @andreac.1350
    @andreac.1350 2 роки тому +6

    I thought pregnenolone was the master hormone. Would you recommend that instead if the progesterone is low?

    • @davidzaharik5408
      @davidzaharik5408 2 роки тому +1

      Ya me too

    • @ChaseIrons
      @ChaseIrons 2 роки тому

      I take both

    • @brett6468
      @brett6468 2 роки тому +4

      Pregnenolone may push cortisol when the sympathetic nervous system is activated (fight or flight). DHEA is on the parasympathetic side of the equation. DHEA may help coax the nervous system back into a non-emergency state (rest, digest & reproduce).

    • @Highintensityhealth
      @Highintensityhealth  2 роки тому +8

      Pregnenolone is akin to an unmolded piece of hormonal clay that can, if you're stressed, increase cortisol. The cool part about DHEA is it's not going to back-convert to cortisol.

    • @Sery8
      @Sery8 2 роки тому +2

      @@Highintensityhealth What? From what I've googled pregnenolone inhibits cortisol production

  • @PatrickJewellTheGreat
    @PatrickJewellTheGreat 2 роки тому +2

    My DHEA-S is stupid high, over reference range. I’m 36 and my Total T was below reference range, like 65 year old man low.

    • @BlackMamba-lt8oe
      @BlackMamba-lt8oe 2 роки тому

      how much test

    • @PatrickJewellTheGreat
      @PatrickJewellTheGreat 2 роки тому

      @@BlackMamba-lt8oe 243 ng/dL

    • @BlackMamba-lt8oe
      @BlackMamba-lt8oe 2 роки тому

      @@PatrickJewellTheGreat 240- 950 normal range

    • @PatrickJewellTheGreat
      @PatrickJewellTheGreat 2 роки тому

      @@BlackMamba-lt8oe “Harmonized normal range in a healthy nonobese population of European and American men, 19 to 39 years, is 264 to 916 ng/dL. A substantial proportion of intercohort variation in testosterone levels is due to assay differences. These data demonstrate the feasibility of generating harmonized reference ranges for testosterone that can be applied to assays, which have been calibrated to a reference method and calibrator.”

  • @Happy-jv9fd
    @Happy-jv9fd 6 місяців тому

    Should I be concerned for losing my Hair? 66y.old Female, active, athletic, thank you

  • @bobmac9070
    @bobmac9070 7 місяців тому

    It only starts at about 25/26 and only declines about 10% and only 10% a as bout every 10 years. Let not get crazy !

  • @abaddonmorningstar8871
    @abaddonmorningstar8871 11 місяців тому

    There is evidence that suggests a predominantly plant-based diet may help regulate DHEA as well as other hormones. A controlled experimental diet study found that plasma levels of DHEA were higher in the subjects who consumed a vegetarian diet than those who consumed a diet of meat-based protein.Sep 27, 2021

  • @mdV-7-1
    @mdV-7-1 2 роки тому +1

    Didn't you say women take 25% LESS than men? If so, you gave an incorrect math problem for dosage for women. Please do clarify. Thanks!

  • @2606sammy
    @2606sammy 2 роки тому +1

    not to focus on semantics but should female be 75% less than men which is 25%? 100% - (less) 75% = 25%

  • @erinvz3270
    @erinvz3270 2 роки тому +2

    If you begin to develop acne in areas you don’t usually have (in the “T”), do you scale back and by how much? I’m definitely feeling better, but wondering if I’ll also get clear skin back? I’m 43 taking 10mg. Recently diagnosed with HPA Axis dysfunction, never had PCOS.

  • @carolinewilhite6362
    @carolinewilhite6362 Місяць тому

    Very helpful info

  • @margueriteraymo577
    @margueriteraymo577 2 роки тому +1

    I’ve been on spironolactone for 5 years… I didn’t do my research in what it did to my hormones. 🤪I was just excited it cleared up my 40+ acne. What I’m trying to understand as I did go about 6 weeks on 10mg a day of your DHEA… I experienced the losing of hair, however I’ve been off the spironolactone for almost 4 weeks. How long would you guess that my hormones will regulate? I just got my results back from my blood work and my test is alarming low. I know that’s blood work and that can very depending where I am in my cycle. I just want a healthy idea if and when I should give DHEA a try again. Thank you for all your wisdom.

    • @margueriteraymo577
      @margueriteraymo577 2 роки тому +1

      Mike, I’ve been off spironolactone for 5 weeks now. I’ve searched everywhere on the net to find info on how long before I can start taking DHEA. I’ve also been looking about how long it takes to increase my testosterone with diet/exercise with some added supplements. I’m 47 with a regular cycle and I’m not ready to consider injections or pellets. I want to try everything I know first sleep/diet/exercise.

  • @smiller8688
    @smiller8688 Рік тому +1

    I take 400mg and my test level is 600 and the upper range test limit is 700 , I have an autoimmune disease which tanked my hormones, I feel great on it except seems to make my heart pound so went back to 200mg which also dropped my test level to 230 ,it also raised my free t 8 points putting it out of range,but doesn't seem to effect total t,I'm on TRT as well.
    My question is will a high dose (400) cause other issues
    Someone with some experience please comment,Thanks
    Btw interesting info on your video Doc, thanks