7-Keto-DHEA (also known as 7-Keto, 7-ketodehydroepiandrosterone, or 7-oxodehydroepiandrosterone) is a steroid produced by metabolism of the prohormone It is often used as the acetate ester prodrug 7-Keto-DHEA acetate.

7-Keto is unique among other derivatives of DHEA because of its oxygenated 7-position. This molecular configuration imparts different characteristics to the molecule, and research reveals that 7-Keto DHEA has multiple distinct effects in the body.Such as, Increased metabolism/weight loss, Age-related immune enhancement