DHEA Questions - Men's Health Message Board

PC509 · 09-11-2003, 02:38 PM

I've seen some recommendations for DHEA, and was wondering if it causes any harm if I take it and my testosterone is high enough. I've just started taking 25mg a day, and am 28 years old. My sex drive is lower than usual, low energy, etc., whereas I am usually very active. Sure, the back surgery took a little out of me, but I was going downhill even before then.

Also, does it mix well with Creatine and other products that help lose weight and build muscle?

Thanks!

jamie17 · 09-12-2003, 10:33 AM

You can safely mix DHEA with creatine and other weightloss/muscle building products --- they work on different mechanisms in the body, so they won't really affect each other.

In my experience, DHEA is pretty weak, so I don't think that you will have any problems re: it affecting your male hormones. But I suppose, conceptually, that it is a possibility. I wouldn't worry about it --- I've known alot of people who have used DHEA (including women) and I don't know anyone who has had an adverse reaction. Just my experience of it, though, someone else may have a different take.

Good luck.

orion · 09-12-2003, 10:06 PM

Before you take DHEA you should have a blood test to determine your levels. Then repeat it after to make sure your levels aren't too high. There are reports of irregular heart beat developing from taking DHEA so you should watch for that. If your DHEA levels are normal, then I doubt taking more will help you in any way and it could be harmful. Very few studies have been conducted on the safety of DHEA beyond one year.
I would say unless you experience a definite benefit after say 3 months, you should probably stop taking it.