DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is useful for treating lupus

December 2000

There's growing evidence that the adrenal hormone DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is useful for treating lupus.

Lupus patients tend to have low levels of DHEA.

Giving DHEA supplements seems to improve symptoms and allows patients to lower their prednisone dose.

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