PlainVitamins

DHEA 15 mg

by Life Extension · capsule · 100 capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 37870 45410 6
  • DSLD label 231693
  • Serving 1 to 3 capsules; amounts per 1 capsule

DHEA 15 mg by Life Extension lists one ingredient: 15 mg of dehydroepiandrosterone per serving of 1 capsule. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on August 23, 2020.

What is in DHEA 15 mg?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 capsule. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

DHEA 15 mg: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 231693, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Dehydroepiandrosterone 15 mg Not reported DHEA in DHEA 15 mg against 454 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.15 mg

78% of 454 products listing DHEA give more (median 25 mg).

Not reported: no percentage is available for that row. A missing DSLD percentage does not establish whether an FDA reference value exists.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 231693 (entered August 23, 2020), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

Which products have the closest formulas?

6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

  • Dhea-15Thorne Research · off the market same ingredients
  • Dhea 15Allergy Research Group same ingredients
  • Dhea 15NutriCology same ingredients
  • DHEA 15 mgKaruna same ingredients
  • DHEA 10 mgDouglas Laboratories · off the market same ingredients
  • DHEA Micronized 10LifeLink · off the market same ingredients

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use. Directions: The exact number of capsules to be taken should be determined by blood testing and the advice of a physician. Generally, take one (1) to three (3) capsules in the morning only. DHEA serum blood tests are suggested 3 to 6 weeks after initiating DHEA replacement therapy to optimize individual dosing.
Warnings
Warning: Not for use by individuals under the age of 18 years.
Do not use if pregnant or nursing.
Consult a physician or licensed qualified health care professional before using this product if you have, or have a family history of breast cancer, prostate cancer, prostate enlargement, heart disease, low “good” cholesterol (HDL), or if you are using any other dietary supplement, prescription drug, or over-the-counter drug.
Do not exceed recommended serving. Exceeding recommended serving may cause serious adverse health effects. Possible side effects include acne, hair loss, hair growth on the face (in women), aggressiveness, irritability, and increased levels of estrogen. Discontinue use and call a physician or licensed qualified health care professional immediately if you experience rapid heartbeat, dizziness, blurred vision, or other similar symptoms.
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
To report a serious adverse event or obtain product information, contact 1-866-280-2852.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Gluten free
Non GMO LE Certified
Storage
Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 231693.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Gelatin, Silica.

How many labels does DHEA 15 mg have?

4 labels are on file under this name since April 22, 2016: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 231693 (current) Entered August 23, 2020 · on the market · 100 capsules · UPC 7 37870 45410 6
  2. Label 231672 Entered August 23, 2020 · off the market July 14, 2020 · 100 capsules · UPC 7 37870 45410 6
  3. Label 58750 Entered April 22, 2016 · off the market July 14, 2020 · 100 capsules · UPC 7 37870 45410 6
  4. Label 58745 Entered April 22, 2016 · off the market March 12, 2016 · 100 capsules · UPC 7 37870 45410 6

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Quality Supplements and Vitamins, Inc. (distributor), Ft. Lauderdale, FL. All Life Extension products.

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