DHEA is a steroid hormone produced mainly in the adrenal glands, and in lesser amounts in the testes, ovaries and brain. Production of DHEA peaks in early adulthood and slowly declines with aging. DHEA serves as a precursor to male and female sex hormones, testosterone and estrogen. DHEA levels are reported to be low in some individuals with anorexia, kidney disease, Type-2 Diabetes, AIDS and the critically ill. DHEA levels may also be reduced by several drugs including steroids, and opiate-type pain medications. Features:• Our DHEA is at a potency of 25mg per capsule.• It is Pharmaceutical Grade, for highest purity and quality.• Notice the warning on the label: “Do not use if pregnant, nursing, planning to bear children, using any hormonal products or a prescription drug. Individuals suffering from any disease should consult a health care professional before using this product.Benefits:• DHEA is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. It is considered to be part of the steroid family and is used in the body to make testosterone and estrogen. DHEA levels can be tested by a person’s doctor. Because of the hormonal pathways of DHEA, it is a good idea to work with a health professional when taking DHEA.• DHEA is mainly produced by the body. We get almost negligible amounts in food. The production of DHEA declines with age. By about 60 we produce only 5-15% of what we produced in our 20’s. • There is also growing evidence of DHEA helping to support healthy bone structure, especially in postmenopausal women.* • There are also preliminary studies showing DHEA helps support healthy sexual function in older women and possibly men (no age group indicated).*• Safety issues: DHEA has been studied in relatively short term intervals. Because it does increase estrogen and testosterone it could be contraindicated for people with hormone-related cancers (breast, prostate, uterine) and or a family history of these types of cancer.* DHEA may also have side effects of acne and male pattern hair growth (typically facial hair).
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Product # 886: Fem Support
Background:
Isoflavones are in a class of compounds known as phytoestrogens (plant estrogens). They share a similar chemical structure to human estrogen, but have significantly less biological activity. The two most important isoflavones are genistein and daidzein. These isoflavones are found in high concentrations in soy, and clinical studies show a high soy intake helps support female health and wellness.* Black cohosh is an herb that helps support normal, healthy female hormone production.* The combination of soy, red clover (also contains isoflavones); black cohosh and other synergistic herbs, vitamins and minerals make our Fem Support the most effective formula for helping provide support for women as they transition through menopause.*
Features:
Fem Support is a combination of herbs and nutrients to support a woman’s health during normal mid-life changes.*
Vitamins and minerals for added support.
SoyLife®® brand isoflavone extract provides a source of the isoflavones genistein and daidzein, along with other isoflavone compounds. SoyLife® soybean extract not only contains standardized isoflavones, but the full spectrum of soy’s naturally occurring compounds and has been used in clinical studies.
Standardized Black cohosh and Red clover whose active ingredient helps support female health.* Standardized red clover extract to provide additional source of isoflavones.
Dong quai and chasteberry for added support.
Benefits:
Vitamin and mineral combination to support neurotransmitter and hormone synthesis/function, bone health, nutrient metabolism and antioxidant support.*
SoyLife® soybean extract not only contains standardized isoflavones but the full spectrum of soy’s naturally occurring compounds, and has been used in clinical studies.
Black cohosh contains phytoestrogens which through their mild estrogenic activity help normalize the hormonal effects seen in menopause.*
Black cohosh also contains a phytoestrogen compound called formononetin that helps support normal, healthy levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) which studies show may contribute to the classical symptoms of menopause.*
Standardized Red Clover extract to provide additional source of isoflavones.
Dong quai and chasteberry provide added support during the changes in female hormone production.*
