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Do we produce less DHEA-S as we get older? A look at 'adrenopause'

According to research, serum levels of DHEA-S are highest in a person's 20s and then decline steadily with age, with levels potentially dropping to 10–20% of their peak by the time a person reaches their 70s or 80s. This dramatic and well-documented decrease confirms that yes, we do produce less DHEA-S as we get older, a process known as 'adrenopause'.