7-keto DHEA is a metabolite of DHEA‚ which doesn’t convert into the sex hormones testosterone and estrogen. The result of over a decade of research into DHEA compounds indicates that 7-keto DHEA to be the most promising form for the purposes of dietary supplementation. 7-Keto DHEA may boost your metabolism‚ which may help improve your BMI (Body Mass Index) if combined with regular exercise and a healthy diet. Each vegetable capsule of Pure Encapsulations’ 7-Keto DHEA contains 50 mg of the hormone‚ making it a more potent supplement. These vegetable capsules are made from hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose‚ a natural ingredient commonly found in plants. This supplement is ideally suited to vegetarians‚ and is easier to digest than similar products. Its formulation is also free of most allergens. The recommended dosage ranges from 25 to 200 mg per day. At the highest dosage‚ this 120-capsule bottle of 7-Keto DHEA 50 mg should last for at least one month.