DHEA

PociusMaximus · 10-27-2008, 02:19 PM

Hey guys! I'm curious, will taking solely DHEA have a big impact on strength? I've been researching some prohormones and just want to know if taking DHEA alone will have the same effects (or close to it). I'm just trying to save some money if I can. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

gym_addict · 10-27-2008, 02:39 PM

Ive been reading alot about this myself. Been on loadsa sites telling me slightly different things from it working wonders to it having no effect at all. As you get older say 30-40+ then i beleive its beneficial but from some websites it claims its beneficial at around age 25 onwards where sport is invlolved. To be honest im taking it right now at 50mg a day and have been for about a month. Not seen any real effects atm. I thought the only way im gunna find out is to try it and see what happens, from what ive searched theres more sites and research biggin it up than saying its no good. Heres a site i searched just the other day, very factual based (although this one says its not very beneficial) but its got my excact age included.

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**T.O** · 10-28-2008, 04:23 PM

Only if DHEA levels are already low. Most use after a Pro homrone cycle or over 30. These are time when levels are low.

**A-Ron21** · 10-28-2008, 08:42 PM

No. DHEA is sort of like a precursor hormone - it can be converted into estrogen (bad), cortisol (bad), or testosterone (good...relatively). Basically your body produces DHEA by itself, and depending on your individual need for any of the above 3 hormones it will convert into whichever you need.

DHEA levels in men decline after age 30. Therefore, taking it before age 30 will only mean that you are having it convert to estrogen and cortisol, which is bad. LBJ reached 250lbs naturally, so you definitely dont need to worry about prohormones for a while.

You build a house out of bricks and mortar, not the trim that goes around the doorframes. Thats exactly what prohormones are - something extra. Stick to the basics of diet and you will make steady gains.

gym_addict · 10-31-2008, 05:34 AM

I some what disagree with saying it converts to cortisol and/or estrogen. Thats like saying taking a testosterone booster will convert to estrogen or cortisol because your body already produces test.

**T.O** · 10-31-2008, 05:37 AM

To much DHEA will convert into estrogen. Thats just the nature of the beast

**T.O** · 10-31-2008, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by gym_addict

I some what disagree with saying it converts to cortisol and/or estrogen. Thats like saying taking a testosterone booster will convert to estrogen or cortisol because your body already produces test.

Nice Avitar bro. Where is that the Olympia?

gym_addict · 10-31-2008, 05:41 AM

Yeh to much will convert.....but thats only to much lol
anyway.....Androstenediol is better (also known commonly as 4-AD).

gym_addict · 10-31-2008, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Teamorbit

Nice Avitar bro. Where is that the Olympia?

naa at the UKBFF Mr Hercules near where i live. Ive made a thread on it in the discussion board http://www.bodybuildingdungeon.com/f...p-another.html

**T.O** · 10-31-2008, 05:55 AM

nice...