supplements link to high DHEA

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Dr Redmond,

Is there any truth to adrenal fatigue? I had one ovary removed 8 months ago and my PCP, who also practices alternative medical, advised that I am experiencing adrenal fatigue (my main reason for the visit was hair loss). She suggested taking a supplement, Ashwagandha root.

I have been taking the supplement for less than 1 month and I had to have blood re-done with my endo . The results came back with high DHEA, which I did not have 2 months before and 2 months before that.


From what I read, DHEA can be linked to hair loss. Are you aware of this root and if so, can it cause high DHEA?

Thank you