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Stop Diabetes Before It Happens
by Dr. Susan Lark
Published 03/31
If your physician's blood test reveals that you have a common, age-related deficiency in the adrenal hormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), here's more great news. A double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the November 2004 issue of JAMA found that 50 mg of DHEA per day resulted in significant improvement in insulin sensitivity in elderly women and men. And, as their insulin sensitivity went up, the fat around their middle diminished. Equally important, the DHEA caused no adverse effects.
A note of caution: Although DHEA is available in many health food stores, keep in mind that it is a powerful hormone. Even if a blood test shows you are deficient, you should have your hormone levels monitored by an informed health care professional while you are taking it. This is important, since certain cancers are influenced by hormone levels in the body. When taking DHEA, begin at a low dose (5 to 10 mg) and gradually work your way up to the therapeutic level.
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