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How
might DHEA be converted to dihydrotestosterone
Sulfated DHEA (DHEAS) is the most abundant form of DHEA found in
the human body. DHEAS can be converted to DHEA and then through
several steps into dihydrotstosterone (DHT). The process is quite
complex and involves several enzymes. The diagram below explains
the steps in the process of converting DHEAS into DHT.
It is clear that, as DHEAS can be converted to DHT and as it is
the most common steroid in our bodies, it may have a significant
impact on the development of pattern baldness in both men and women.
How
might DHEA be converted to dihydrotestosterone
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