Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and Testosterone Concentrations in Human Hair after Chronic DHEA Supplementation
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Physiological concentrations of DHEA in human hair.
In 1974, steroids were added to the list of doping agents banned by the International Olympic Committee because of their effects on the performance of the athletes. Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is a steroid hormone naturally produced by the adrenal glands and by the ovaries. DHEA can be converted into other hormones, including estrogen and testosterone. In the United States, DHEA is classified...
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عنوان ژورنال: Clinical Chemistry
سال: 2000
ISSN: 0009-9147,1530-8561
DOI: 10.1093/clinchem/46.3.414