7-Hydroxydehydroepiandrosterone (7-OH-DHEA) refers to active metabolites of DHEA, specifically 7α-OH-DHEA and 7β-OH-EPIA, produced in the body. These steroids are known for neuroprotective effects, potential immune modulation, and weak estrogenic activity. They differ from 7-Keto-DHEA, a distinct compound often marketed as a metabolic supplement