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DHEA May
Raise Heart Disease Risks
(NY, Reuters Health, 12/5/03)
Based on several laboratory experiments, Dr. David S.
Celermajer, from the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in
Australia, and team, warn that dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA),
a popular “anti-aging” supplement, may contribute to the
buildup of arterial plaque. The scientists found that in the
lab, DHEA boosted the production of plaque-producing foam
cells; however, their research is preliminary and must be
followed up with further studies and clinical trials in order
to gauge the effect of DHEA supplements on human blood
vessels. |
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