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
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Understanding Testosterone for Women and Why it’s Important
When thinking of testosterone, we imagine the hormone of large burly men. Not to be confused with steroids, testosterone is a critical hormone in both men and women’s bodies. Few realize the fact that women also need testosterone. Testosterone for Women Women produce testosterone in the ovaries and adrenal glands. Testosterone is an important hormone in sexual development as well. As women age, their testosterone level drops, as does their libido. Restoration of testosterone in women not only … [Read more...] about Understanding Testosterone for Women and Why it’s Important