Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Spain were competing for power within European power politics. One way to demonstrate national preeminence was through the acquisition of territories around the world, including Africa.
Additionally, 200 milligrams of DHEA-S has been injected into the blood once or twice weekly beginning at 37 weeks gestation. Multiple doses of 50 milligrams or 100 milligrams of DHEA-S have been injected during weeks 38-42 of pregnancy.
Cautions. As cited by the University of Maryland Medical Center, a DHEA supplement is not recommended for persons under the age of 40, unless their DHEA levels are low. In women, levels below 130 mg/dl are considered low, and levels below 180 mg/dl are considered low in men.