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  October 2008   in “Endocrine reviews”    Mice without the vitamin D receptor have bone issues and other health problems, suggesting vitamin D is important for preventing various diseases in humans.  
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  January 2006   in “Drug Metabolism Reviews”    DHEA affects multiple receptors and may help with metabolic issues, but its safety and effectiveness in humans are unclear.  
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  January 2018   in “Vitamins and hormones”    DHEA affects various tissues by interacting with multiple receptors and can be converted into sex hormones.