Jarrow Formulas^® 7-Keto^® DHEA is a naturally-occurring metabolite of DHEA. It is unable to metabolize into sex hormones; however, it can, nevertheless, provide many of the same benefits of DHEA, but without its associated side effects. In the body, 7-Keto^® DHEA is responsible for activating enzymes responsible for fatty acid and carbohydrate metabolism.* The body’s production of 7-Keto^® DHEA declines with age, which is directly correlated with a decline in metabolic rate. Clinical studies of 7-Keto^® DHEA demonstrated increases in metabolic rate and improvement in body mass index.*