7-Keto DHEA, a natural metabolite of DHEA, has been shown to safely increase thermogenesis and improving fat loss benefits of diet and exercise three-fold. 7-KETO DHEA is a natural metabolite of DHEA that has all of the benefits but none of the side effects associated with DHEA. 7-KETO DHEA is a versatile, patented DHEA metabolite providing metabolic, immune and memory support without converting to the sex hormones testosterone or estrogen. The American College of Physicians conducted a clinical trial to study the effects of 7-KETO on body fat. Thirty overweight adults were recruited. Half were given 100 mg of 7-KETO twice daily, the other half a placebo. All subjects did aerobic exercises three times per week for 60 minutes. Body composition was tested at the start of the trial and twice more at the 4- and 8-week marks. The 7-KETO group showed a 1.8% reduction in body fat while the control group lost 0.57% body fat. No side effects were reported. Researchers concluded that 7-KETO may reduce body fat at a dosage of 200 mg per person per day.