what are the best ways to increase DHEA and testosterone for a woman of 47 years of age other than taken hormones

At 47, the most evidence-supported non-hormone approach in these discussions is to address lifestyle factors and correct nutrient deficiencies—not to chase a higher hormone number with supplements. The available guidance is general, not specific to a 47-year-old woman, and the supplement evidence described is limited or indirect.

• Strength train: Heavy resistance training (roughly 6–8 repetitions, without going to failure) was described as increasing testosterone temporarily in women and men. If combining weights and cardio in one session, do weights first; avoid routinely extending endurance exercise beyond about 75 minutes if optimizing testosterone is the goal. 1
• Prioritize sleep and light timing: Get bright light early in the day and avoid bright light in the middle of the night. Adequate sleep and keeping cortisol low at night were also discussed as supportive of hormone rhythms. 2 3
• Check for nutrient deficiencies: The episodes identify vitamin D, zinc, and magnesium deficiencies as potential contributors to lower sex-steroid hormone levels, and recommend using bloodwork to assess levels rather than assuming supplementation is needed. 4
• Treat supplements cautiously: Tongkat ali was reported to slightly increase DHEA and to increase total and free testosterone in some studies, but the discussion centers largely on male hormone optimization; it does not establish that it is effective or appropriate for a 47-year-old woman. Ashwagandha was described as possibly affecting testosterone indirectly, while evidence for maca increasing testosterone was called weak. 5 6
• Get medical evaluation and monitoring: Hormone levels and symptoms vary, and the episodes emphasize bloodwork and caution when trying to modify sex-steroid hormones. A clinician can help evaluate causes and decide what testing is appropriate. 7

The transcripts do not provide a proven non-hormonal method specifically shown to raise both DHEA and testosterone in women aged 47; lifestyle measures and correcting deficiencies are the more grounded starting points.