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What’s the Problem with Health Canada?
The human body produces its own superhormones, one of which is called dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). DHEA is not a drug! It’s naturally manufactured by our adrenal glands, but unfortunately as we age, the body produces less and less.

Stress and Your Metabolism
Is everyone stressed these days? According to Kenneth Pelletier, PhD, author of Mind as Healer, Mind as Slayer (Stanford University Press, 2002), between 80 and 90 percent of all illnesses are linked to stress, and 75 to 90 percent of all visits to the doctor are for stress and anxiety-related concerns.

DHEA— Fountain of Youth?
It’s been called the fountain of youth hormone, and despite all the hype about dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), research shows healthy DHEA levels may be an indicator for a long and healthy life.