If you're over 55 and have been wondering why your muscles feel weaker, your joints ache more, or your energy isn’t what it used to be… it might not be “just aging.” It might be your DHEA quietly slipping away. DHEA is a powerhouse hormone that helps keep muscles strong, joints limber, and recovery smooth — but circulating levels begin to drop in your mid-30s and can fall by half by your 50s. That shift can change how you move, how you feel, and even how you show up in your life. The good news?