I liked itUsed product as designed and is known quantity.~~ DHEA 50mg Supplement | 250 Vegetarian Tablets | Non-GMO & Gluten Free | by Carlyle ~~I researched this brand and formula before deciding to order it for an immune issue. I felt comfortable taking the lowest dose of 1 tablet once a day. Lucky for me, the dosage is low at 25 mg per pill, and the pills are aspirin size not "horse pill" capsules, which I find hard to swallow. DHEA supplements are used for many issues, some more questionable than others, and the side effects such as cancers and other serious risks should not be overlooked. I always encourage everyone to check with their doctors before self-dosing. I don't even take a pill a day, and that's fine for my needs. I don't want or need more than that.It typically takes 90 -120 days before there are any notable effects for most issues. I'm comfortable with the slow approach because my system is particularly over-active and reactive with major reactions to just a small amount of whatever I'm taking. Also, there was nothing in the formula that would cause an allergic reaction for me, so I consider this a major win. Time will tell how it works in my case, but I have had no side effects or unpleasant reactions to the low dosage I'm taking.These types of supplements are used for such a variety of issues and each individual's reaction and dosage will vary. I won't know for some time how well this formula/brand works for me, but I trust its safety and formula. The company offers DHEA in different doses and quantities to suit needs, so bear that in mind in accommodating your own needs with the range of choices.This brand and particular formula was the only one with a low dose but large quantity of pills. Very happy so far.DHEA is one of the very few supplements which I take religiously. This is my preferred dosage of 50mg. I like to stack this with Keto-7 DHEA which does not metabolize into testosterone/estrogen. I am in my 50s, and the combination helps me to keep lean (along with weightlifting and diet).Over the years, I have tried to switch any supplements I take to capsules since I'm too lazy and just want to gulp them all at once. This is a tiny tablet, so it's not much of a problem, but I still would prefer this 50mg in capsule form.As far as price, at the time of this review, it is VERY competitive, although I received this heavily discounted through the Vine program.... a standard aspirin, larger than a low dose.These, as the product page says, are a tablet.I've been taking 25mg of DHEA for many years now, but in a capsule form.These tablets are not coated with anything, and while it is my preference that tablets have an "easy swallow" coating, the size of these allowed me to swallow them easily.The product page shows these as a 50mg dose; that dose is when you take two of these, so, for what I'm used to, this works out perfectly; just one a day for me thanks.When I put these in my mouth, I can feel the tablet is powdery; a bit of texture going on there, but, again, I found them easy to swallow.I don't get any taste or smell bleed over when I put these in my mouth.As this equals my usual dose and is not a new supplement to me, I do not anticipate feeling any different (and will not be increasing the dose). However, if I do notice any changes attributable to this brand, I will update this review with that info.Other than not being coated and a slight powdery texture, these appear to be a quality product, which includes a bottle with a flip cap; always appreciate that.I hope this review has enabled you to make an informed purchase decision.I rarely give an overall 5 star rating.Seriously, I wish I knew about DHEA years ago.I'm 60 years old now and the past several years I've lost my "edge". Not as much get-up-and-go, not as motivated to do things, started procrastinating, etc.I've been taking this particular DHEA, in 50mg tablets form from Carlyle, for several weeks now.On Day One, I started with 50mg (one tablet) each morning and by mid-day noticed I felt a LOT more energy physically (felt lighter and less sluggish) and quite a bit sharper mentally (able to multi-task at will again!).I kept taking 50mg each morning for a week and had no side effects at all, but it seemed to lose effectiveness by late evening. So I added a second 50mg dose in the afternoon. A week later, I bumped up to 100mg in the morning and 100mg in the afternoon. This gave me longer-lasting stamina and alertness through the whole day but I also had very uneasy sleep patterns at night.I finally settled on 100mg each morning and 50mg in the afternoon and....for me, anyway....it's perfect.No side effects, I'm sleeping well, but all day long I've got the energy (both physically and mentally) that I had 15 years ago. I truly feel much younger than my age.It seems like proper dosage for DHEA is extremely important, but there aren't any rigid guidelines to be found for DHEA dosage. That's why I explained how I came to the 100mg + 50mg dosage for myself. Dosages will be much different for different people, so you'll need to experiment with it a bit.Starting with a low dose and working my way up worked out very well for me.If you search on Amazon, you'll find Carlyle sells 60mg DHEA in both tablet and capsule form.I ended up ordering both, and I've mixed and matched them...they both are equally effective, as expected.So, Carlyle gives you options if you prefer tablets or capsules.If you are "of a certain age", and haven't given DHEA a try, you really should. This Carlyle DHEA is packaged well, it really works, it's not expensive, and is delivered on time. It's far exceeded my cautiously optimistic expectations.