Purpose: The purpose of current investigation is to determine the effect of oral DHEA supplementation on post-exercise recovery capacity in elite male badminton players. Methods: Twelve well-trained male badminton players were balanced with body fat percentage and divided into two groups: DHEA-S (N=6) and Placebo (N=6). Subjects were performed a 7-day standard badminton-specific training program with given either DHEA (100 mg/ day) or placebo (flour in capsule) following 7 days detraining. Oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was performed before and after training program, and blood creatine kinase (CK) level were measured for evaluating recovery status. In addition, plasma DHEA-S and total testosterone levels also were detected. Results: We found that oral DHEA supplementation increased serum DHEA and testosterone levels, but it did not show significant effect on glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity. Furthermore, the plasma CK response following intensive training was significantly attenuated in DHEA group. Conclusion: In male badminton players, oral DHEA supplementation exhibited the beneficial effect on improving post-exercise recovery capacity by the buffering action of DHEA-S, and further preventing muscle damage.