What is DHEA? DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone) is a natural steroid hormone and is produced mainly by the adrenal glands. Other parts of the human body that also can produce this steroid hormone include the ovaries, brain, and the testes. DHEA is the most circulating adrenal steroid in the body and is converted into male and female hormones. The levels of DHEA in our blood ... Continue Reading