| Dihydrotestosterone | |
|---|---|
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| Abbreviation | DHT |
| Molecular formula | C₁₉H₃₀O₂ |
| Type | Steroid hormone (potent androgen; 5α-reduced metabolite of testosterone) |
| Administration | Topical (cream/gel—preferred), oral (less common), transdermal |
| Bioavailability | Topical: good absorption, favors androgenic pathway; Oral: less effective |
| Synonyms | 5α-Dihydrotestosterone, Stanolone, Androstanolone |
| Source | Produced from testosterone via 5α-reductase enzyme (skin, prostate, hair follicles, liver); pharmaceutical: synthetic |
| Ray's verdict | Strongly positive in miniscule doses, the "safe" androgen, can't convert to estrogen, |
• Stops aging of pancreatic beta-cells (insulin-producing), anti-diabetic potential
• Prevents and may treat prostate cancer (directly contradicting mainstream claims)
• Causes prostate fibrosis/cancer? No , estrogen does; DHT prevents/reverses it
• Hair loss causation debunked, DHT is found elevated in balding scalps alongside elevated estrogen and prolactin; nobody has proven DHT alone causes hair loss; some studies show DHT and testosterone promote hair growth
• Topical DHT has anti-aging effects on skin