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Dear Camilla: Thanks for summarizing for us. That's a bit of extra work, but much appreciated. k. >Several folks have asked for more info re: the Newsweek coverage of >Melatonin and DHEA in the August 7, 1995 issue. The Melatonin article >cover about 3 pages, and focuses on the sleep-inducing properties which >have been discussed quite a bit on the list. (See archives) There is a >box on page 49 called "Nature's Other Time-Stopper?" about DHEA.which reports >briefly on the recent conference of the N.Y.Academy of Sciences at which " >"researchers from around the world presented preliminary evidence that DHEA mig >ht help strengthen again bones, muscles and immune systems, while providing a >new weapon against lupus, diabetes, and cancer.....'aging volunteers given dail >y doese enjoyed increased ability to cope with stress...quality of sleep, desre >ased joint pain and increased joint mobility...' Animal studies suggest DHEA >can cause liver damage at high doses, but health food stores sold (it) until >banned ...in 1985.No one is now licensed to market the hormone. Doctors can >prescribe it, pharmacists can mix it on their own..." > >(In my first mention of the article I may have cited NADH instead of DHEA >and if so, I apologize for the error. I believe *both* have been discussed on >our list,however.) > Camilla Flintermann > > ====================================================================== Mrs. Karin M. Beros, MSO [log in to unmask] International and Area Studies voice: (510) 642-8542 Office of the Dean, 260 Stephens Hall fax: (510) 642-9466 Mail Code 2300 ======================================================================