Facts about DHEA and Cortisol
- Bone density increases with DHEA levels
- DHEA is reduced in diabetics with high blood sugar
- Exercise and transcendental meditation increase DHEA
- Women with Alzheimer's disease have low DHEA levels in relation to cortisol
- DHEA protects the memory area of the brain affected by Alzheimer's disease from oxidative stress
- In one study, DHEA slashed a man's risk of heart disease in half, and his risk of mortality from all causes by 36%