NIA warns public about DHEA, melatonin possible side effects, undiscovered risks.
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
LONG-TERM DHEA, MELATONIN USE DISCOURAGED BY NIA in a booklet titled "Can Hormones Reverse Aging?" being distributed by the National Institute on Aging. NIA, a component of the National Institutes of Health, is warning the public about using melatonin, DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) and other hormone supplements touted as having "anti-aging" effects in public service announcements airing on television nationwide. The PSAs feature a toll-free number that consumers can call to receive the free booklet.