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DHEA tp Cortisol Ratio - A Key Measure of Aging
DHEA,dehydroepiandrosterone, is the most abundant pro-hormone in DHEA,dehydroepiandrosterone, is the most abundant pro-hormone in the human body.the human body.
The only hormone that generally increases as we age is cortisol.
Cortisol is the result of the inflamatory response of the body. The body
produces cortisol in response to stresses - both physical stress such
as fighting infection and mental stress. High
levels of cortisol are associated with most diseases of aging - such as
heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer.
The ratio of DHEA to cortisol is extremely important as an
indicator of overall health as we age; and a reliable indicator of risk
for most diseases of aging. Cardiac patients and people with Alzheimer's
disease and cancer have low DHEA/cortisol ratios.
Therefore, increasing DHEA levels and/or decreasing cortisol levels
is strongly recommended; and supported throughout medical studies and
medical publications.
Twist 25 transdermal DHEA supplement cream is the best product I know of to help maintain healthy DHEA levels.
Holy Basil is believed to help reduce cortisol levels; but it is
more difficult to lower cortisol than it is to raise DHEA levels.
John R. Woodward, MD
Medical City Dallas
972-566-7870
