{"product_id":"davinci-dhea-1-oz","title":"Liposomal DHEA (1 fl oz \/ 30 ml)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liposomal DHEA is a vegetarian, soy-free, grape-flavored liquid DHEA formula developed by DaVinci Labs, delivering 6.25 mg of pharmaceutical-grade Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) per 0.25 ml serving in a liposomal sunflower lecithin delivery system designed to enhance absorption and bioavailability. DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is the most abundant steroid hormone in the human bloodstream and brain tissue, produced primarily by the adrenal cortex from cholesterol, and serving as the master precursor steroid for the biosynthesis of sex hormones including estrogen and testosterone — as well as numerous other neuroactive and immunomodulatory steroids. DHEA production peaks between ages 25–30 and declines progressively with age, reaching approximately 10% of peak levels by age 60 — making DHEA one of the most age-sensitive endocrine markers and a clinically relevant target for healthy aging, adrenal support, and hormonal balance protocols under practitioner supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liposomal DHEA supports healthy aging, hormonal balance, immune function, and metabolic wellness through DHEA's role as a prohormone precursor and neuroactive steroid with direct receptor-mediated activity across multiple physiological systems. As the primary precursor steroid for peripheral sex hormone synthesis, DHEA is converted to testosterone, estradiol, and other androgens and estrogens in peripheral tissues — supporting the maintenance of healthy sex hormone levels that decline with age and adrenal insufficiency. DHEA appears to support healthy IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor-1) levels — the primary anabolic mediator of human growth hormone activity — while simultaneously helping to counterbalance elevated cortisol, the stress hormone that rises as DHEA declines with aging. The clinical consequence of declining DHEA alongside rising cortisol includes impaired cognitive function, thyroid suppression, blood sugar dysregulation, decreased bone density, reduced lean muscle mass, elevated blood pressure, and compromised immune surveillance — physiological changes that DHEA repletion may help mitigate through restoration of the DHEA:cortisol ratio. DHEA's immune-modulatory activity — supporting natural killer cell function, T-lymphocyte proliferation, and cytokine balance — provides additional clinical relevance in immune support and healthy aging protocols. The liposomal sunflower lecithin delivery system encapsulates DHEA in phospholipid vesicles that protect it from first-pass hepatic metabolism, enhancing systemic bioavailability and providing more consistent hormonal exposure compared to conventional oral DHEA tablets or capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to use it:\u003c\/strong\u003e Liposomal DHEA is appropriate for practitioner-directed use exclusively in adults 18 years and over requiring targeted DHEA repletion for healthy aging, adrenal hormone support, sex hormone precursor supplementation, immune support, cognitive health, and cortisol balance. It is particularly well-suited for integration into protocols addressing age-related DHEA decline, adrenal fatigue with low DHEA-S on laboratory testing, post-menopausal hormonal support, male androgen support, and comprehensive anti-aging programs where hormonal optimization is a clinical objective. Baseline and periodic DHEA-S serum monitoring is strongly recommended throughout the protocol. One 0.25 ml serving (approximately ¼ of a dropper), shaken very well before each use, delivers 6.25 mg DHEA — a low, titration-appropriate starting dose that allows for individualized upward adjustment under practitioner supervision. This formula is strictly contraindicated in individuals under 18 years of age, during pregnancy or nursing, and requires careful clinical assessment in clients with personal or family history of prostate cancer, prostate enlargement, heart disease, or low HDL cholesterol.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Davinci Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46856853717218,"sku":"DL-DHEA1OZ","price":12.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0071\/8707\/1066\/files\/0200266.001-_F.jpg?v=1776813437","url":"https:\/\/mhpvitamins.com\/products\/davinci-dhea-1-oz","provider":"Mountain States Health Products Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}