dehydroepiandrosterone

(noun)

An androgen hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. A synthetic version is used as a dietary supplement.

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Examples of dehydroepiandrosterone in the following topics:

  • Aging and the Endocrine System

    • Three hormone axes are affected by aging: growth hormone/insulin-like growth factor I, cortisol/dehydroepiandrosterone, and testoterone/estradiol.
    • Three of the most important hormone axes in the endocrine system that are affected by aging include growth hormone (GH)/insulin-like growth factor I (IGF-I), cortisol/dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), and testosterone/estradiol.

  • Adrenal Cortex

    • Zona reticularis, is the inner most cortical layer; the zona reticularis produces androgens, mainly dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) DHEA sulfate (DHEA-S), and androstenedione (the precursor to testosterone) in humans.
    • Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA): It is the primary precursor of natural estrogens.