People mainly take 7-Keto DHEA for weight loss. Based on 6 first-hand reports and 1 meta-analyses & systematic reviews in the medical literature. Ranked #1704 of 3,539 overall.
Of reports that state an outcome, 50% are positive.
Of the people who reported each effect, the share who said it got better.
Systematic reviews and meta-analyses from PubMed, with their published conclusions.
At least one meta-analysis, or 5+ randomized controlled trials. The grade measures how much human research exists — read the conclusions below for what it found.
Conclusion: Various possible mechanisms in favor of weight loss are discussed; however, with the evidence currently available, no clear answer can be given regarding 7-keto-DHEA and weight loss. Further studies need to be conducted to clarify the efficacy and safety of this drug before it can be recommended for therapeutic use.
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How often each side effect came up across all reports.
First-hand experiences, quoted verbatim. We show one positive and one negative where both exist.
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