DHEA: For a Leaner Body and Longevity DHEA (dehyroepiandrosterone) is produced by the adrenal glands and is the most abundant steroid hormone in the body. It acts as a precursor to producing other steroid hormones (steroid just means it came from a sterol such as cholesterol) such as progesterone, estrogen and testosterone. At one time it was thought that DHEA’s function was just as a “mother hormone” on the pathway to producing other hormones, without any other specific actions of its own. … [Read more...] about DHEA For Leaner Body and Longevity
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DHEA – Mother of All Hormones
If you haven’t heard of DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) it wouldn’t be surprising. It is important and yet overlooked. It is considered the Mother of All Hormones due to its ability to convert into estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone. Apart from being a hormone precursor it also enhances your immune system. It had been disregarded for many years because doctors didn’t know its purpose – many called it a ‘slacker’ hormone. Now, we know DHEA is an important part of our health. It has been … [Read more...] about DHEA – Mother of All Hormones
Why We Gain Weight – It’s Not What You Think
It's easy to look to the pile of candy bar wrappers on the coffee table as the culprit for a recent weight gain, but that's not always to blame. While a healthy diet and regular exercise habit are important for overall health, in some instances a hormonal imbalance is the cause of stubborn weight gain. Extra weight, especially around the belly, can be an indicator of one or more hormones being out of balance. It could be low thyroid, high estrogen, low testosterone, high cortisol, high insulin, … [Read more...] about Why We Gain Weight – It’s Not What You Think