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Dosage
The following is summarized from the U.S. National Institutes of Health -| • | The below doses are based on scientific research, publications, traditional use, or expert opinion. |
| • | Many herbs and supplements have not been thoroughly tested, and safety and effectiveness may not be proven. |
| • | Brands may be made differently, with variable ingredients, even within the same brand. |
| • | The below doses may not apply to all products. |
| • | You should read product labels, and discuss doses with a qualified healthcare provider before starting therapy. |
| Age | Type | Dosage | Length of Studies |
| Adults (18 years and older) |
Capsules, tablets and injections |
Commonly used doses range from 25-200 milligrams [mg] daily. Higher doses of 200-500 milligrams per day have been studied for depression in HIV/AIDS. | Up to 1 year |
| Topical (on the skin) |
A 5-10% cream containing DHEA | 4 weeks | |
| Children | (n/a) | Not well studied. In theory, DHEA could interfere with normal hormone balance and growth in children. | (n/a) |
Adult Studies
The following is summarized from the Mayo Clinic -
Capsules / Tablets
| Condition | Daily Dosage (mg) | Length (up to) |
| Adrenal insufficiency / Addison's disease | 20 - 50 | 9 months |
| Cardiovascular disease | 25 | 12 weeks |
| Crohn's disease / Ulcerative colitis | 200 | (none given) |
| Depression | 30 - 90 | (none given) |
| Erectile dysfunction | 50 | 6 months |
| Hypopituitarism | 50 | 1 year |
| Muscle strength | 100 | 1 year |
| Obesity | 25 - 100 | 8 weeks |
| Osteoporosis | 5 - 200 | 3 months |
| Schizophrenia | Up to 100 | 6 weeks |
| Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) | 20 - 200 | 1 year |
Intravenous
| Condition | Application | Length |
| Dementia (multi-infarct) | 200 mg daily | (none given) |
| Induction of labor | 10 | Twice weekly, after 38 weeks gestation until onset of labor |
Cream
| Condition | Application | Length |
| Menopausal symptoms | 10%, 20 cm x 20 cm area on both thighs | (none given) |
| Skin aging | 5% on buttock | 12 times over 4 weeks |
| Vaginal atrophy | 10%, 20 cm x 20 cm area on both thighs | (none given) |
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