Which Statement About DHEA Supplementation Is Incorrect

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement about DHEA supplementation is incorrect?

• A)DHEA supplementation has not been found to be effective for increasing muscle mass.
• B)People take DHEA supplements to prevent the drop in sex hormones that comes with aging.
• C)DHEA supplements have been shown to be useful for treating menopausal symptoms.
• D)The long term effects of DHEA supplementation are unknown.

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