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DHEA Plus

by Douglas Laboratories · capsule · 100 vegetarian capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • DSLD label 237202
  • Serving 1 vegetarian capsule
  • 100 servings

DHEA Plus by Douglas Laboratories lists 2 ingredients, 2 with an amount per serving of 1 vegetarian capsule, such as 25 mg of dehydroepiandrosterone and 25 mg of pregnenolone. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on January 22, 2021.

What is in DHEA Plus?

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 Plus: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 237202, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Dehydroepiandrosterone25 mgDHEA in DHEA Plus 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).

Pregnenolone25 mgPregnenolone in DHEA Plus against 142 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.25 mg

44% of 142 products listing pregnenolone give more (median 25 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 237202 (entered January 22, 2021), 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.

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
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 capsule daily as directed by your health professional.
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, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, prostate cancer, prostate enlargement, heart disease, low HDL cholesterol (“good cholesterol”), or if you are using any other dietary supplement, prescription drug, or over-the-counter drug.
Do not exceed the recommended serving. Exceeding the recommended serving may cause serious adverse health effects. Possible side effects include changes in liver function, 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 healthcare professional immediately if you experience rapid heartbeat, dizziness, blurred vision, or other similar symptoms. To report any adverse events call 1-800-332-1088. Caution Athletes: DHEA is classified as a prohibited substance by certain sports organizations, as well as the World Anti-Doping Association (WADA). Please consult the rules of your specific organization to determine if DHEA is prohibited.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Use only if safety seal is intact.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Gluten-free, Non-GMO
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 237202.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Ascorbyl Palmitate.

How many labels does DHEA Plus have?

4 labels are on file under this name since January 25, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 237202 (current) Entered January 22, 2021 · on the market · 100 vegetarian capsules
  2. Label 57069 Entered March 24, 2016 · off the market August 14, 2020 · 100 vegetarian capsules · UPC 7 45287 20053 7
  3. Label 10839 Entered July 25, 2012 · off the market December 15, 2015 · 100 capsules · UPC 7 45287 20053 7
  4. Label 5477 Entered January 25, 2012 · off the market January 20, 2012 · 100 capsules · UPC 7 45287 20053 7

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

Who makes it?

The label names Douglas Laboratories (manufacturer), Pittsburgh, PA. All Douglas Laboratories products.

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