Yet another dietary supplement is no help for improving memory.

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – The hormone supplement DHEA may be promoted as a fountain of youth, but there is no good evidence that it boosts older women’s memory, sexual function or general well-being, a new research review concludes.

DHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone, is a hormone produced by the adrenal glands that is converted into other steroid hormones, including testosterone and estrogen. People’s levels of DHEA naturally peak during their 20s, then taper off as they age. Because of this, over-the-counter synthetic DHEA supplements are marketed as an anti-aging weapon.

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