The journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism have published new research suggesting that higher levels of a natural-occurring compound in the brain called dehydroepiandrosterone sulphate (DHEA) is linked with improved brain function in women.
“Production of DHEA reaches peak levels during your 20’s” says Urbod Nutritionist, Amanda Michie.
“This recent research shows that it has neuroprotective and memory enhancing properties but DHEA is also necessary for energy levels, bone health, and maintaining sex drive so it is really a general marker of good health. Although we cannot obtain it directly from food, it is made in the body by the adrenal glands and can be suppressed when cortisol levels are elevated. Cortisol is a hormone released in response to stress and when there is a drop in blood sugar. Managing stress via relaxation and exercise and maintaining balanced blood sugar via diet are two important measures you can take to sustain your levels of DHEA naturally."
Amanda works as a Nutritionist for Urbod in the City of London and Canary Wharf.
