DHEA supplementation: who benefits, who should skip it

DHEA is often sold as a blanket anti-aging fix, but response depends heavily on baseline hormone context and sex-specific risk. Used selectively, it can help. Used broadly, it can worsen acne, hair issues, and androgen imbalance. Here's how to decide.[4]

DHEA should be targeted to low-baseline profiles, not used universally.

Androgen-sensitive side effects are common with poor dose discipline.

Lab-guided monitoring is required to avoid overtreatment.