What is it?
7-OXO-DHEA, a safe and natural metabolite of DHEA, was the
subject of research for over a decade at the University of Wisconsin in
Madison. Of over 150 DHEA compounds tested, 7-OXO proved to be the most
promising form. Researchers discovered that 7-OXO does not convert to
testosterone or estrogen, minimizing androgenic activity, and supports
various physiological processes. It is several times more potent than
DHEA in stimulating the thermogenic enzymes of the liver, promotes
basal metabolism, and helps to increase the lean/adipose ratio. These
actions safely support a leaner BMI (Body Mass Index) and healthy
weight control. In a double-blind study involving 30 overweight adults,
7-OXO supported healthy body composition and BMI when combined with
exercise. Other patented applications include enhancing healthy immune
function and supporting memory and cognitive processes in animal
studies. 7-OXO DHEA is also known as DHEA-Acetate-7-one,
3-acetoxy-androst-5-ene-7,17-dione, or
3-acetyl-7-oxo-dehydroepiandrosterone.
7-OXO DHEA is a versatile, patented DHEA metabolite providing
metabolic, immune and memory support without converting to the sex
hormones testosterone or estrogen.
How Does it Work?
Research has shown 7-OXO DHEA increases thermogenic enzyme activity and
supports healthy thyroid function. Increases in thermogenic enzyme
activity may increase body metabolic rate and promote weight loss
without affecting caloric intake. 7-OXO increases triiodothyronine (T3)
levels in the body, which are linked to basal (or resting) metabolism.
Slight elevation of T3 may in turn result in higher metabolic rates for
burning calories. However, 7-OXO does not raise T3 levels outside the
normal range, and T3 is different than T4 or TSH, the thyroid hormones
measured for medical thyroid hormone level tests. In an eight-week
clinical trial, the group taking 7-OXO significantly reduced both body
weight and body fat compared to the placebo-controlled group.
Participants in both groups also exercised three hours per week and
followed a healthy diet. Participants taking 7-OXO had three times the
weight loss and fat loss as people in the other group. These
participants lost an average of 3.76 pounds at the end of four weeks
and 6.34 pounds at the end of eight weeks. In terms of actual body
composition changes, people taking 7-OXO lost 0.74% body fat at the end
of four weeks and 1.8% body fat at the end of weight weeks. 7-OXO DHEA
also elevated T3 levels in study participants, though these levels did
not exceed normal ranges.
SAFETY STATS
Unlike DHEA, 7-OXO does not produce clinically significant serum
hormone (testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, estradiol, cortisol, or
insulin) changes. And during the study, 7-OXO did not produce adverse
side effects, which have been known to occur with some other weight
loss products.
SAFETY STATS
Unlike DHEA, 7-OXO does not produce clinically significant serum hormone
(testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, estradiol, cortisol, or insulin) changes.
And during the study, 7-OXO did not produce adverse side effects, which
have been known to occur with some other weight loss products.
REFERENCE:
Colker C, et. al. Double-Blind Study Evaluating the Effects of Exercise Plus
3-acetyl-7-oxo-dehydroepiandrosterone on Body Composition and the Endocrine
System in Overweight adults. Journal of Exercise Physiology Oct. 1999.
These powders are reduced down from kilo sizes. Each powder is put into a HDPE container, Heat Sealed and labeled with dosing based off 1/4 tsp. Some items may be hygroscopic and may clump during shipment. This does not effect the efficacy of the product, but just the texture.
