Measures the amount of the androgen dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body.
DHT is an androgen (testosterone is the primary androgen) and plays a strong and direct role in regulating and controlling the body’s muscle and strength, sexual function, fertility, bone density and fat levels. Unlike testosterone, DHT levels normally increase as we age, which can promote prostate issues and hair loss along with sexual and metabolic issues. Measuring DHT is useful when monitoring androgen levels in the body, monitoring 5-alpha reductase inhibitor therapy or deficiencies.