DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) It is the most abundant hormone produced by the adrenal glands, it occurs naturally in the blood of young people. The body converts it to testosterone and estrogen. Levels have been shown to peak in both men and women between the ages of 20 and 30 years, but decrease progressively (about 10% every 10 years) hereafter. This means that those in their 80's produce only 10 - 20% as much as they did in their 20's.
This decline signals age-related diseases. DHEA is effective at improving and preventing many age related diseases. More...
Melatonin Melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland, a pea-sized entity located near the base of the brain. The pineal gland helps regulate the hypothalamus gland and influences the functioning of the thyroid, thymus, pancreas and adrenal glands. Melatonin is produced from the neurotransmitter serotonin.
Melatonin functions as an antioxidant and helping to regulate circadian rhythms (the body's biological clock which regulates the sleep-wake cycles). It also has a positive influence on the immune system, and it may act as a prophylaxis against osteoporosis, as well as an effective adjunct in the fight against certain types of cancers.
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Pregnenolone The parent of all hormones. All other sex hormones are derived from it, including DHEA. It is the super hormone of our brain. The brain and the adrenal cortex produce it and levels decrease as we age. By age 75 we produce only about 40% of our youthful levels. More...
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