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A study that indicated DHEA was effective for the athletes who took it? If so, can you provide the type and number of subjects, how much DHEA they provided to them over a period of time, the results, and their conclusions?

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This solution provides a study showing positive effects of DHEA on athletes. Includes reference.

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12 subjects, healthy men aged between 18 and 42

Dosage: 50 mg DHEA, 200 mg DHEA or a placebo for six months

DHEA was found to increase the circulating level of DHEA, DHEA sulfate and ADG circulating in the men's blood. Testosterone levels stayed constant. Levels of androstenedione, estradiol and ...

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