Does DHEA help with anxiety?
Possibly — but there are few reports. 86% of 7 people who reported on DHEA for anxiety say it improved. 0% noticed no change and 14% say it got worse.
Anxiety: what users report
86%better7 reports · few reports
6 better0 no change1 worse
What people say about DHEA and anxiety
“I've been taking pregnenolone, dhea, and tongkhat ali and it helps keep my mind straight while living alone, working alone.”
“my energy is back, anxiety is down a lot, I even had an erection while out (hasn't happened for many years)!”
What the research says
AResearch: Strong215 meta-analyses · 637 trials on PubMed
None of the top reviews we found look specifically at anxiety. See all research on DHEA.
Side effects people mention
acne 6vivid dreams 2rage 2virilization 1brain fog 1
What else is DHEA used for?
Based on few reports — treat as anecdotal. Information only — not medical advice. How we count