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DHEA Complete

by Life Extension · capsule · 60 vegetarian capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 7 37870 24786 9
  • DSLD label 328414
  • Serving 1 vegetarian capsule
  • 60 servings

DHEA Complete by Life Extension lists 8 ingredients, 8 with an amount per serving of 1 vegetarian capsule, such as 11 mg of vitamin C, 100 mg of 7-keto dehydroepiandrosterone, 25 mg of dehydroepiandrosterone and 25 mg of green tea leaf extract. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 21, 2025.

What is in DHEA Complete?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 vegetarian 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 Complete: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 328414, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Cas Ascorbyl Palmitate11 mg12%Vitamin C in DHEA Complete against 18,583 products11 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg11 mg

95% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 22 mg.

7-Keto Dehydroepiandrosteroneas 7-oxo-Dehydroepiandrosterone Acetate100 mg7-KETO-DHEA in DHEA Complete against 97 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 100 mg.100 mg

7% of 97 products listing 7-KETO-DHEA give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Curcumin Elite Proprietary CGM Blend25 mg
Curcuminoids40%10 mgCurcuminoid in DHEA Complete against 309 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 40 mg to 300 mg, the median 100 mg.10 mg

93% of 309 products listing curcuminoid give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg.

Turmeronesas Turmeric3%0.75 mg
Galactomannanas Fenugreek30%7.5 mg
Dehydroepiandrosterone25 mgDHEA in DHEA Complete against 454 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.25 mg

43% of 454 products listing DHEA give more (median 25 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Green Tea Leaf Extractas Polyphenolsdecaffeinated, std. to 98% polyphenols25 mgGreen Tea in DHEA Complete against 2,595 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.25 mg

86% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Trans-Resveratrolas Grape fruit extract, Japanese Knotweed Root Extract1 mgResveratrol in DHEA Complete against 1,123 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 125 mg, the median 50 mg.1 mg

96% of 1,123 products listing resveratrol give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2 mg.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 328414 (entered May 21, 2025), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • 95% of the 18,583 products that print an amount of vitamin C list more than its 11 mg of vitamin C (median 100 mg).
  • 93% of the 309 products that print an amount of curcuminoid list more than its 10 mg of curcuminoid (median 100 mg).
  • 86% of the 2,595 products that print an amount of green tea list more than its 25 mg of green tea (median 100 mg).
  • 96% of the 1,123 products that print an amount of resveratrol list more than its 1 mg of trans-resveratrol (filed by NIH under resveratrol) (median 50 mg).

The NIH database records 2 servings 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?

1 product lists the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

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. Directions: Take one (1) capsule upon waking, and one (1) capsule before midday meal, preferably on an empty stomach, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. DHEA serum blood tests are suggested 3 to 6 weeks after initiating DHEA supplementation to optimize individual needs. This supplement should be taken in conjunction with a healthy diet and regular exercise program. Results may vary.
Warnings
DHEA serum blood tests are suggested 3 to 6 weeks after initiating DHEA supplementation to optimize individual needs.
Warning: Not for use by individuals under the age of 18 years. Keep out of reach of children.
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. Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
To report any adverse events call 1-800-332-1088.
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 328414.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Silica.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Non GMO LE Certified.

How many labels does DHEA Complete have?

5 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 328414 (current) Entered May 21, 2025 · on the market · 60 vegetarian capsules · UPC 7 37870 24786 9
  2. Label 232843 Entered August 23, 2020 · off the market August 9, 2023 · 60 vegetarian capsules · UPC 7 37870 24786 9
  3. Label 62807 Entered July 25, 2016 · off the market April 1, 2016 · 60 vegetarian capsules · UPC 7 37870 14786 2
  4. Label 58854 Entered April 22, 2016 · on the market · 60 vegetarian capsules · UPC 7 37870 14786 2
  5. Label 58851 Entered April 22, 2016 · off the market April 1, 2016 · 60 vegetarian capsules · UPC 7 37870 14786 2

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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