Why is DHEA needed when using test?

[muscledoc1]

Was wondering about that.

 

[csuperman]

I actually just came online to look that exact question up.

 

[mung]

You have asked this question prior, and I too have been waiting to see what the consensus is regarding DHEA. I am alomst out of DHEA and have been waiting to see if it would be necessary if one were to use, say 200mg/week of test before I order more DHEA.

Anyone? Good question as I cannot seem to find and relevant info on the net.

 

[Fa Seeshus]

the theory is that exogenous androgen administration (not just test) suppresses dhea. dhea converts to over a dozen other hormones that the body does need small levels of, such as cortisol, progesterone, estrogen, etc. one of the main side effects of dhea suppression can be adrenal fatigue.

hcg use will also raise the levels of these hormones.

the problem with DHEA is that the oral bioavailability is variable. i did take methyl-1D which gave me a better feeling of well being, but is is a rip-off. i think i'll try the topical cream next.

i do think there may be something to it-- i remember alot of people liking sten, which was prop mixed with dhea.

 

[emeric delczeg]

You have asked this question prior, and I too have been waiting to see what the consensus is regarding DHEA. I am alomst out of DHEA and have been waiting to see if it would be necessary if one were to use, say 200mg/week of test before I order more DHEA.

Anyone? Good question as I cannot seem to find and relevant info on the net.

In my opinion is no need to take DHEA when you are taking AAS.
You can end up with a higer estrogen level.

 

[machola]

that explains it

dhea converts to over a dozen other hormones that the body does need small levels of, such as cortisol, progesterone, estrogen, etc. one of the main side effects of dhea suppression can be adrenal fatigue.

hcg use will also raise the levels of these hormones.

wow. i didnt know that. that explains why i feel so much better with hcg. my doc put me on trt with test and hcg over a year ago and i noticed that if i forget to take hcg for a week i feel weird. a kind of edgy depressed feeling. take a shot of hcg and im 100% feeling great. thanks for the info

 

[mung]

In my opinion is no need to take DHEA when you are taking AAS.
You can end up with a higer estrogen level.

Thank you Emeric!