Jarrow Formulas^® 7-Keto^® DHEA is a naturally-occurring metabolite of DHEA that does not metabolize into sex hormones, but can still provide many of the same benefits of DHEA, and without its associated side effects. 7-Keto^® DHEA promotes fatty acid and carbohydrate metabolism.* 7-Keto^® DHEA, levels of which decline with age, promotes a normal metabolic rate and healthy body mass index.*