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Conditions

Supplements and Hormone-sensitive cancer (current or past)

breast, prostate, ovarian or uterine cancer

Critical

DHEACriticalStrong evidence

DHEA raises estrogen and testosterone. The body converts DHEA into sex hormones, and trials show it raises both. Avoid with a current or past hormone-sensitive cancer unless your oncologist agrees.

  1. 01He S et al. Impact of DHEA supplementation on testosterone and estradiol levels in postmenopausal women: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2025.

Caution

Tongkat AliCautionStrong evidence

Tongkat ali raises testosterone. In a meta-analysis it raised total testosterone. Avoid with a current or past hormone-sensitive cancer unless your oncologist agrees.

  1. 01Leisegang K et al. Eurycoma longifolia (Jack) improves serum total testosterone in men: a systematic review and meta-analysis of clinical trials. Medicina 2022.
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Common questions

What should I check about DHEA and Hormone-sensitive cancer (current or past)?

DHEA raises estrogen and testosterone. The body converts DHEA into sex hormones, and trials show it raises both. Avoid with a current or past hormone-sensitive cancer unless your oncologist agrees.

What should I check about Tongkat Ali and Hormone-sensitive cancer (current or past)?

Tongkat ali raises testosterone. In a meta-analysis it raised total testosterone. Avoid with a current or past hormone-sensitive cancer unless your oncologist agrees.

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