7-Keto DHEA
7-Keto DHEA is a metabolite of the steroid hormone DHEA that the body forms naturally.
Also listed as 7-ketoDHEA, 7-keto, 7keto, DHEA
Does it produce extra weight loss?
A systematic review found four trials involving 131 participants, lasting one to eight weeks. Two found greater weight loss than placebo and two did not. Participants also followed calorie-restricted diets; some products contained several ingredients. 1
A metabolic signal worth separating from weight loss
In a crossover trial completed by 40 overweight adults, seven-day periods of 7-keto-DHEA increased resting metabolic rate by 1.4%, while it fell 3.9% during placebo. Participants were restricting calories. This supports a short-term metabolic effect, not a prediction of sustained weight loss. 2
A brief change in resting energy expenditure needs longer follow-up to establish practical value. 2
Effects by health goal
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Stress & Mood2 effects
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Weight Management2 effects
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Cognition1 effect
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Men's Hormones1 effect
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