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Precursor hormone that declines with age, supports energy and hormonal balance
We rank DHEA by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.
DHEA is a precursor hormone, which means it is a basic building block that the body uses to create other hormones. As people get older, the natural levels of this substance in the body typically decline.
It is primarily used to support overall energy levels and maintain hormonal balance. By providing the body with more of this building block, users aim to offset the natural decrease that happens with age.
To create the supplement, companies typically use a process called chemical synthesis or extraction from natural sources like wild yam or soy. The resulting substance is then purified into a concentrated powder and placed into capsules or tablets for sale.
DHEA is generally considered a mid-range expense. This is because the specialised processes required to synthesise or extract hormones are more complex than those used for basic vitamins, though it remains more affordable than rare or highly patented ingredients.
| Purpose | Typical studied dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| increasing testosterone levels | more than 50 mg per day | emerging |
| bone mineral density in men with osteoporosis | 100 mg per day | limited |
| bone mineral density in older adults with low DHEAS levels | 75 mg per day for men and 50 mg per day for women | limited |
Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.
Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.
Precursor hormone that declines with age, supports energy and hormonal balance
We rank DHEA by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.
Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.
Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.