DHEA

In USA is very common to take DHEA as a food additive, Is it harmful to take like 30 mg. per day instead of hormones? Why in Israel isn't so ommon? I'm over 50 do I have to check DHEA levels before taking it? Thanks

Shalom Yael, It may be a good idea to check DHEA levels in the serum. If it is perfectly normal, you probably do not need a supplement. Regards Sophia Ish-Shalom MD