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DHEA Effective Against Lupus



STUDY: DHEA supplementation decreased the number of flare-ups and reduced disease severity

JOURNAL: Arthritis and Rheumatism (2002;46:2924–7)

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ABSTRACT: Supplementing with dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is beneficial for women with systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus), according to a report in Arthritis and Rheumatism (2002;46:2924–7)




COMMENTARY: The results indicate that DHEA supplementation decreased the number of flare-ups and reduced disease severity in women with active lupus.

DHEA is a steroid hormone manufactured in the adrenal glands, ovaries, and testes. Blood levels of DHEA are low in many people with lupus, and some scientists believe that DHEA deficiency may be a contributing factor to the development of the disease. DHEA modulates the activity of the immune system, which tends to be overly aggressive in individuals with lupus.

This entry was posted on August 19th, 2004 at 07:51:00 am and is filed under Prior Clinic Blog.