CheckVegan

Is Prasterone vegan?

Prasterone

Prasterone, also known as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), is a steroid hormone that can be produced synthetically or derived from plant sterols (e.g. from wild yam or soy), used as a medication and dietary supplement.

Also known as Androst-5-en-17-one, 3-hydroxy, (3-beta), Dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA
INCI name Prasterone
CAS number 53-43-0
EC number 200-175-5
CosIng ID 58386
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

Classifications are made to the best of our knowledge based on available scientific and regulatory sources. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of every entry, errors in the sources we draw from can always occur. This tool also cannot account for cross-contamination, which depends entirely on individual suppliers and producers. If you believe a classification is incorrect, you can report an issue.

Report an issue