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DHEA May Have A Significant Impact On Lean Body Mass
In one study conducted by D. Jakubowicz and colleagues, 22 men took 300 mg of
DHEA nightly for 30 days. They observed an average 27% fall in insulin levels.
They also found an 89% increase in IGF-1 (a powerful hormone with multi-faceted
effects, most notable its growth hormone-like effects on body composition), a
14% decrease in body fat, and a 7.8% increase in lean body mass.
DHEA May Block Cortisols Catabolic (Breakdown) Effects On Muscle Tissue
Other discussions at the DHEA conference centered on the Cortisol - DHEA
relationship. Cortisol is a catabolic (tissue breakdown) inducing stress
hormone. Exercise has been shown to significantly raise serum cortisol levels.
These exercise- induced, elevated cortisol levels may contribute profoundly to
catabolic effects on muscle tissue. DHEA has been shown to block some acute
effects of stress induced cortisol release.
Pure Pharmaceutical DHEA - Not Mexican Wild Yam
Because Mexican Wild Yam contains precursors to DHEA, many unscrupulous
companies are trying to masquerade this herb for the real thing. Mexican Wild
Yam does not contain any DHEA. Mexican Wild Yam has not been shown in any
studies to have the positive effects that real DHEA has. AST Sports Science uses
only pharmaceutical quality DHEA.
DHEA May Have A Profound Influence On Positive Body Composition Alteration
Favoring Lean Muscle Tissue Accrual
Yet another study revealed that high dose DHEA supplementation decreased body
fat levels by 31% while maintaining the same overall body weight in just 28
days. This indicates a significant increase in lean body mass at the expense of
body fat. This study shows DHEA may have a profound ability to significantly
alter body composition to favor lean mass accrual.
DHEA May Cause Healthier - Leaner Eating Habits
Another study showed DHEA had an interesting effect on the choice of foods
consumed. A controlled animal study showed those administered with DHEA, when
given a choice, chose lean protein and carbohydrate foods as opposed to foods
comprised of high fat.
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