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Do DHEA Supplements Help To Reduce The Risk Of Heart Disease?

Posted on Tue, 17 Nov 2015

Question: Hello.

Please advise the effects of DHEA on yhe cardiovascular system.

I have low DHEA and have been given supplements to adjust this. I am however not feeling well as this is causing me to feel heart rythm changes on my left side.

I would like to know the impact on my heart with these supplements. I am on 75mg per day.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (44 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You may use safely DHEA it will reduce cardiovascular risk.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.

DHEA hormone has many benefits on cardiovascular system. People with normal DHEA or who are taking it as a supplement tend to do less coronary clotting or atherosclerosis.

The beneficial effect on atherosclerosis is related to positive effects on stabilizing BP,weight and cholesterol levels.

This is why DHEA use is associated with a reduced risk for cardiovascular risk and you may use it safely.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (55 minutes later)

Hello. Thank you for reply.

Does the DHEA cause heart rythm changes ?

I almost constantly feel an irritation in my left side, below the chest, undermy arm pit in my rib, its a funny place to have a sensation but ive found the discomfort stops when i use L-Arginine - for its nitric oxide boosting effect.

How long does it take the DHEA to effectively treat adrenal fatigue ? When can i start to see any improvements ? Thanks

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Following advises...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

DHEA supplements doesn't cause arrhythmia directly. The most common side effects include stomach upset, headache and palpitations. However, I would like to suggest to do an ECG to exclude any rhythm disorders.

It usually requires 3-6 months of treatment to effectively treat adrenal fatigue. However, you will see any improvements after 4-6 weeks of treatment.

Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Benard Shehu (51 minutes later)

Thank you very much

Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome!

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
You are most welcome!
If you are satisfied with my answer, please close this query and rate it to maximum,
Dr. Shehu

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar