Description
7 keto DHEA
Molecular formula: C19H26O3
Molar mass: 302.41 g/mol
IUPAC number: (3β)-3-Hydroxyandrost-5-ene-7,17-dione
7-Ketodehydroepiandrosterone (7-keto-DHEA,7-oxo-DHEA), also known as 7-oxoprasterone, is a prohormone produced by metabolism of the prohormone dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA).
7-oxo-DHEA is even more effective than DHEA for inducing heat production (thermogenesis). Because dieting is usually accompanied by reduced resting metabolic rate, obese persons may benefit from using 7-oxo-DHEA when dieting due to increased metabolic rate.
