Re: Dhea, trolling for information

Posted by jrbecker on July 15, 2003, at 12:32:59

In reply to Dhea, trolling for information, posted by susan C on July 14, 2003, at 21:44:06

> DHEA does it cause mania? Does it help restore sexual function (it is a precurser to hormones). Does anyone have any insight and/or experience?
> Mouse
DHEA can be moderately helpful in some for anxiety, energy, and libido. But most, even "normal" people, find DHEA's effects to induce irritability. And yes, DHEA can cause mania, although I believe many of the reports have been a sense of dysphoria, not euphoria, making their depression worse.
http://www.biopsychiatry.com/dheamania.htm
If you try it, start low (2-5mg). Many store brands start at 10-25 mg, which are way too high for someone not in their twighlight years. If you notice the onset of anxiety, irritability, increased depression, or anger, it's a good bet that you are not a great candidate for DHEA supplementation.

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