DHEA is a unique precursor to many hormones in the human body. Hundreds of research studies support it's effectiveness and it is one of the most widely studied supplements in scientific literature.
DHEA May Have A Significant Impact On Lean Body Mass
In one study conducted by D. Jakubowicz and colleagues, 22 men took 300 mg of
DHEA nightly for 30 days. They observed an average 27% fall in insulin levels.
They also found an 89% increase in IGF-1 (a powerful hormone with multi-faceted
effects, most notable its growth hormone-like effects on body composition),
a 14% decrease in body fat, and a 7.8% increase in lean body mass.
DHEA May Block Cortisol’s Catabolic (Breakdown) Effects On Muscle
Tissue
Other discussions at the DHEA conference centered on the Cortisol - DHEA relationship.
Cortisol is a catabolic (tissue breakdown) inducing stress hormone. Exercise
has been shown to significantly raise serum cortisol levels. These exercise-
induced, elevated cortisol levels may contribute profoundly to catabolic effects
on muscle tissue. DHEA has been shown to block some acute effects of stress
induced cortisol release.
Pure Pharmaceutical DHEA - Not Mexican Wild Yam
Because Mexican Wild Yam contains precursors to DHEA, many unscrupulous companies
are trying to masquerade this herb for the real thing. Mexican Wild Yam does
not contain any DHEA. Mexican Wild Yam has not been shown in any studies to
have the positive effects that real DHEA has. AST Sports Science uses only pharmaceutical
quality DHEA.
DHEA May Have A Profound Influence On Positive Body Composition Alteration
Favoring Lean Muscle Tissue Accrual
Yet another study revealed that high dose DHEA supplementation decreased body
fat levels by 31% while maintaining the same overall body weight in just 28
days. This indicates a significant increase in lean body mass at the expense
of body fat. This study shows DHEA may have a profound ability to significantly
alter body composition to favor lean mass accrual.
DHEA May Cause Healthier - Leaner Eating Habits
Another study showed DHEA had an interesting effect on the choice of foods consumed.
A controlled animal study showed those administered with DHEA, when given a
choice, chose lean protein and carbohydrate foods as opposed to foods comprised
of high fat.
More Potent!
AST Sports Science DHEA comes in potent 100mg capsules.
| Serving Size: 1 Capsule Servings per Container: 60 |
| Ingredients: | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* |
| Dehydroepiandrosterone | 100 mg | ** |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000
calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your
calorie needs. ** Daily Value not established. |
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Other Ingredients: Dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate.