7-Alpha-Hydroxy-Dhea

• What other names is 7-alpha-hydroxy-dhea known by?
• What is 7-alpha-hydroxy-dhea?
• How does 7-alpha-hydroxy-dhea work?
• Are there safety concerns?
• Dosing considerations for 7-alpha-hydroxy-dhea.

What other names is 7-alpha-hydroxy-dhea known by?

3-beta-7-alpha-dihydroxy-5-androstene-17-one, 7-Alfa-Hidroxi-DHEA, 7-Alpha-Hydroxy-Dehydroepiandrosterone, 7-Alpha-Hydroxy-DHEA, 7-Alpha-OH-DHEA, 7-Hydroxy-Dehydroepiandrosterone, 7-Hydroxy DHEA, 7-OH-DHEA.

What is 7-alpha-hydroxy-dhea?

7-alpha-hydroxy-DHEA is a by-product of dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) that is formed in the body. DHEA is a "parent hormone" produced by glands near the kidneys.

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• Weight loss and obesity, increasing lean body mass, building muscle, increasing immune system activity, boosting memory, and aging.

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