Reference Ranges
Clinical Reference
35.0 – 430.0 ug/dL
Optimal Range
150.0 – 350.0 ug/dL
Wide adult range; declines with age
Related Conditions
Pcos
High
Adrenal Hyperplasia
High
Adrenal Insufficiency
Low
Chronic Fatigue
Low
Food & Lifestyle Recommendations
🧘 Stress
Address chronic stress; adrenal fatigue depletes DHEA-S
Adrenal output balance
Evidence-Backed Supplements
When Low
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Direct replacement; raises DHEA-S in deficient adults
DHEA 10–25 mg/day Morning -
Upstream precursor; mixed evidence
Pregnenolone 10–25 mg/day Morning
Questions to Ask Your Doctor
- Should we evaluate adrenal function with ACTH stim test? Low DHEA-S may indicate adrenal issue
- Could this reflect adrenal hyperplasia or a PCOS-related androgen excess? Source identification matters
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