Of all the body’s hormones, dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is found in the greatest amounts. Studies show that DHEA levels drop significantly in men and women after age 35. It is a metabolic precursor to other hormones and is critical to the optimal function of almost every component of the body.* DHEA is the crucial natural counter balance to the immune suppressive, catabolic hormone cortisol. Time-release DHEA (plant source) for superior utilization. DHEA is an important adrenal hormone.