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   			ISSUE 985
October 11, 1996
                			
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				Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
October 11, 1996 (Issue: 985)
				Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is an adrenal androgen now being marketed as a "food supplement"in health food stores. DHEA is not approved for any indication by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
        			
        			
				
				
        			
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