Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), a steroid substance produced by the human’s cholesterol system. It is produced and converted through enzymes. DHEA is the major steroid found in humans and is the precursor of some substances. Humans produce more DHEA than any other living creature although it is the dominant substance found in most living organisms with over 10% found in the cholesterol sometimes. DHEA is very high during fetal stages of a human but lowers during childhood.

DHEA has other biological purposes and can be used to detect early signs of diseases such as cancer and other such diseases within the human body. Being used as a supplement may help healing processes.

DHEA can help with cardiovascular disease, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, depression decreased libido and decreased orgasmic intensity. It is also known to combat ageing diseases, help reduce cholesterol and aid the human immune system.

7-Keto™ DHEA, is a natural metabolite of DHEA and has proven to be more effective than DHEA itself as it has less side effects such as hair loss and palpitations.

Regular exercise and decreased caloric intake has shown that DHEA can be increased under these circumstances. This can benefit humans in keeping healthy and disease-free.