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Hormonal & Energy Support

Public • 06 Apr 2026

DHEA & maca root are combined to support hormonal balance & enhance energy levels. DHEA is a precursor to sex hormones that supports hormonal health, while maca root enhances energy & supports hormonal balance.

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Hormonal & Energy Support
hormonalenergymens-health
DHEA
Daily with food
MODERATE
50mg
Maca Root
Daily with food
MODERATE
1500mg
No interactions detected
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Caution
DHEA: hormonal caution
DHEA is a hormone precursor. Not recommended under 30 without confirmed deficiency, and not for people with hormone-sensitive conditions (e.g. breast/prostate cancer history).

Pre-check is rule-based, not medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for personalised guidance.

Interaction Analysis
Pharmacokinetic + pair-level checks
Timing optimizations
DHEA
Take ~1.5h before the intended effect window
Reaches peak plasma concentration in ~1.5h. Half-life ~2h.

Interaction analysis is based on peer-reviewed pharmacology. PMID links go to PubMed. Not medical advice.

Supplements
2 items
DHEAModerate
Daily with food •
Acts as a precursor to sex hormones, supporting hormonal health.
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50mg
Trade-offs & context
Hormones

Converts to both estrogen and testosterone — can disrupt hormonal balance; women especially vulnerable to androgenic side effects

Note

May promote hormone-sensitive cancer growth (breast, prostate) — contraindicated with personal or family history

Hormones

Suppresses endogenous DHEA production with prolonged use

Note

Banned by WADA and most major sports bodies

Bone density / well-being in older adults
Moderate
Population: Adults over 50; postmenopausal women
Study type: RCTs
Dose context: 50 mg typical (range: 25–100 mg) • Duration: 12–24 months

Modest improvement in bone density & quality of life in older adults; effects in younger adults not well supported.

Citation: Nair et al. 2006; Jankowski et al. 2006•DOI: 10.1140/epjc/s10052-025-14097-x
A controlled substance in some countries; not for use under 30 unless deficiency confirmed.
Maca RootModerate
Daily with food •
Enhances energy & supports hormonal balance.
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1500mg
Sexual function
Moderate
Population: Adults with SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction
Study type: RCT
Dose context: 3000 mg typical (range: 1500–3000 mg) • Duration: 12 weeks

Maca root showed potential in improving sexual function in individuals experiencing SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction.

Citation: Dording et al. (2008). A double-blind, randomized, pilot dose-finding study of maca root (L. meyenii) for the management of SSRI-induced sexual dysfunction.•DOI: 10.1017/S1092852921000377
Sexual function
Low
Population: Women aged 28 to 48
Study type: Systematic review
Dose context: 3000 mg typical

The review included studies on maca root, indicating potential benefits for sexual function, though the evidence quality was low.

Citation: Shin et al. (2010). Maca (L. meyenii) for improving sexual function: a systematic review.•DOI: 10.1111/j.1755-5949.2008.00052.x
Hormonal balance
Very low
Population: General adult population
Study type: Systematic review
Dose context: 3000 mg typical

Maca root is suggested to have potential effects on hormonal balance, though further research is needed.

Citation: Hunt et al. (2010). Botanical extracts as anti-aging preparations for the skin: a systematic review.•DOI: 10.1186/1472-6882-10-44
The review focused on various botanical extracts, including maca root.
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