DHEA and the Brain Hardback
Edited by Robert Morfin
Part of the Nutrition, Brain and Behavior series
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DHEA and the Brain reviews a range of existing studies regarding DHEA administration to animals and humans.
Chapter authors evaluate DHEA metabolism in tissues and organs, explore DHEA effects in the liver that may be of importance to the brain, and discuss recent findings regarding how DHEA is made in the brain.
New perspectives about the neuroprotective effects of DHEA are presented, as well as insight related to DHEA metabolism in the brain. A number of health benefits have been associated with dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), including anti-cancer, anti-osteoporosis, anti-atherosclerosis, anti-diabetes, immuno-stimulating, and memory-enhancing effects.
This has prompted millions of people to take this hormone as a daily nutritional supplement.
However, there is some concern that prolonged self-administration may result in future health problems, as well as unease about potential side effects due to the production of steroid derivatives in the tissues. Featuring an esteemed panel of contributors, this volume provides an authoritative overview of the research concerning DHEA and the brain.
It presents a variety of innovative approaches and ideas for future investigations into the physiological actions of this hormone.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:220 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:25/04/2002
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- ISBN:9780415275859
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Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:220 pages
- Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
- Publication Date:25/04/2002
- Category:
- ISBN:9780415275859