7-OXO-DHEA, a safe and natural metabolite of DHEA, was the subject of research for over a decade at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Of over 150 DHEA compounds tested, 7-OXO proved to be the most promising form. Researchers discovered that 7-OXO does not convert to testosterone or estrogen, minimizing androgenic activity, and supports various physiological processes. It is several times more potent than DHEA in stimulating the thermogenic enzymes of the liver, promotes basal metabolism, and helps to increase the lean/adipose ratio. These actions safely support a leaner BMI (Body Mass Index) and healthy weight control. In a double-blind study involving 30 overweight adults, 7-OXO supported healthy body composition and BMI when combined with exercise. Other patented applications include enhancing healthy immune function and supporting memory and cognitive processes in animal studies. 7-OXO DHEA is also known as DHEA-Acetate-7-one, 3-acetoxy-androst-5-ene-7,17-dione, or 3-acetyl-7-oxo-dehydroepiandrosterone.

7-OXO DHEA is a versatile, patented DHEA metabolite providing metabolic, immune and memory support without converting to the sex hormones testosterone or estrogen.

HOW DOES IT WORK?
Research has shown 7-OXO DHEA increases thermogenic enzyme activity and supports healthy thyroid function. Increases in thermogenic enzyme activity may increase body metabolic rate and promote weight loss without affecting caloric intake. 7-OXO increases triiodothyronine (T3) levels in the body, which are linked to basal (or resting) metabolism. Slight elevation of T3 may in turn result in higher metabolic rates for burning calories. However, 7-OXO does not raise T3 levels outside the normal range, and T3 is different than T4 or TSH, the thyroid hormones measured for medical thyroid hormone level tests. In an eight-week clinical trial, the group taking 7-OXO significantly reduced both body weight and body fat compared to the placebo-controlled group. Participants in both groups also exercised three hours per week and followed a healthy diet. Participants taking 7-OXO had three times the weight loss and fat loss as people in the other group. These participants lost an average of 3.76 pounds at the end of four weeks and 6.34 pounds at the end of eight weeks. In terms of actual body composition changes, people taking 7-OXO lost 0.74% body fat at the end of four weeks and 1.8% body fat at the end of weight weeks. 7-OXO DHEA also elevated T3 levels in study participants, though these levels did not exceed normal ranges.

SAFETY STATS
Unlike DHEA, 7-OXO does not produce clinically significant serum hormone (testosterone, dihydrotestosterone, estradiol, cortisol, or insulin) changes. And during the study, 7-OXO did not produce adverse side effects, which have been known to occur with some other weight loss products.

REFERENCE:
Colker C, et. al. Double-Blind Study Evaluating the Effects of Exercise Plus 3-acetyl-7-oxo-dehydroepiandrosterone on Body Composition and the Endocrine System in Overweight adults. Journal of Exercise Physiology Oct. 1999.