DHEA is a hormone which is commonly overlooked by bodybuilders, despite being the most common hormone in the body. For seasoned bodybuilders who use supplements and steroids to alter their hormone levels, an understanding of the most common hormones required for function and performance should be a given. Much of the time, however, it is not. Let’s learn more about this highly important hormone and how it affects bodybuilders. DHEA, short for dehydroepiandrosterone, occurs naturally in the body. Produced by the cortical adrenal glands, it is what researchers refer to as a ‘master hormone’. After being produced, it is converted into at least fifty of the essential hormones used by our body. Discussions on DHEA are relevant because DHEA levels naturally decrease as we age. While DHEA levels are very high during the years up to ...

Another name for DHEA is Dehydroepiandrosterone. It also sometimes called Prasterone It is a natural steroid which is found in very small amounts among all human beings in the adrenal glands. The body converts it into estrogen and androgen. These two hormones affect the function of sexual development. When there are no enough adrenal steroids in the body, the resulting condition is called Addison’s disease. DHEA is one of these adrenal steroids. The symptoms of Addison’s disease come out in the open very slowly and may manifest themselves in anemia, darkening of the skin, fatigue and drastic loss of weight. Replacement of DHEA in the Addison's disease has always been a controversial issue. Some study findings have shown positive effects which include lessened fatigue and improvement in mood. However, some other studies have come up with no conclusive finding ...

Q: Winter is coming on hard where I live, and the light is less and less each day. I am wondering if you can recommend some mood enhancers or a diet that would make me feel less depressed? A: It's a good idea and suggestion. Not all of us can live in Venice, or San Diego CA. But for the record, I'm sure glad I do! Supplements that help with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) are Vitamin D, DHEA, L-Tyrosine, St. John's Wort, and a good Vitamin B and C complex. As for diet, keep it light. Too many carbs, while it can make you feel good, can also make you sleepy and sleepiness makes you depressed or more prone to lying around when you're depressed. Getting fat is also not the best medicine - it's another thing to be depressed ...

A full body detox is great for overall health and longevity purposes once or twice per year. I'll get into how to do that later. Right now lets talk about a basic cleanse that is gentle enough to use every day yet strong enough to work. Here is this simple recipe: 1.2 Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar I've heard that “Braggs” ACV is the best brand. Honestly, I've had wonderful results and have only used a generic supermarket brand which is about a dollar and change for about a liter. 2. 1/8-1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda (This will neutralize the vinegar so you don't harm the enamel on your teeth, it neutralizes in your stomach anyway so you are still getting all the benefits of the ACV. It is actually easier for your body to absorb what it needs to from the ACV ...