DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a naturally occurring adrenal hormone and precursor to testosterone and estrogen. Unlike the peptides on this list, it is legally sold in the US as an over-the-counter dietary supplement rather than a research chemical.
Note on scope
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a naturally-occurring adrenal hormone and precursor to testosterone/estrogen, widely sold as an over-the-counter supplement (unlike most compounds in this catalog) with a large, genuinely mixed body of research across aging, mood, and hormone-replacement contexts. Given that breadth, this compound needs its own dedicated citation pass rather than a folded-in summary — flagging as a distinct follow-up rather than publishing a thin treatment of a compound that has substantial real literature behind it (same situation as L-Carnitine in the Phase 2 batch).
Is DHEA legal to buy over the counter?+
Yes, in the US it is regulated as a dietary supplement and sold over the counter, unlike most peptides on this site which are sold as research compounds.
What is DHEA used for?+
It is a precursor hormone the body converts into testosterone and estrogen; supplementation is researched for hormone support, particularly as natural levels decline with age.
Is DHEA banned in sport?+
Yes, DHEA is prohibited under the WADA framework due to its conversion into anabolic hormones.
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