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Androstenedione:
What is
Androstenedione?
- Androstenedione has a unique background that traces back
to the secret inner circles of top level East German athletes during the years when they
ruled the Olympic games. The East Germans used a nasal form of Androstenedione to aid in
there dominance of the Olympic medals. They used a nasal form because it caused a surge of
testosterone quicker. Testosterone levels rose in 15 minutes compared to the 30-45 minutes
with capsules. However, it is feared that a nasal spray is very hard on the sinuses.
- Technically, Androstenedione is 4-androstene 3, 17-dione, a naturally occurring steroid
hormone found in meat and in some plant extracts. It is often referred to as an
"adrenal androgen" (produced in the adrenal glands) and is a metabolite of DHEA.
Both DHEA and Androstenedione are precursors to testosterone, but Androstenedione is only
1 metabolic reaction away from the biosynthesis of testosterone compared to 3 metabolic
reactions required to convert DHEA to testosterone. While DHEA can also be converted to
other steroid hormones in the body including estrogen, Androstenedione is only converted
to testosterone by the liver! Oral administration of Androstenedione has been shown to
significantly elevate blood levels of testosterone!
What can Androstenedione help me with?
- Usually the blood level of testosterone starts rising about 15 minutes after the oral
dose of Androstenedione is given. The peak level (highest concentration) is usually seen
between 1 to 1.5 hours after oral ingestion. The testosterone increase will usually last
around 3 hours before blood testosterone returns to normal levels.
- Testosterone is recognized for its potent muscle and strength building capabilities and
since Androstenedione is only converted to testosterone, many athletes that have tried
Androstenedione have reported similar effects that testosterone is noted for. These
effects can include increased strength, increased muscle mass, better recovery from
exercise, increased energy, greater sense of well being and heightened sexual arousal and
function.
Are there any side effects from Androstenedione?
- There have not been enough studies on androstene to
understand its side effects. However, due to its brief burst of testosterone, you may get
the usual testosterone side effects. In larger doses, a decrease of HDL, prostate
hypertrophy, and acne are possible with this supplement. Androstenedione is not a DRUG,
therefore it does not pose the health risks of anabolic steroid use, such as liver
toxicity, balding, gynocomastia, kidney stress, etc. However, it is possible that
natural production of testosterone can be affected if the recommended daily dosage is
exceeded and used for an extended period of time. If people follow the recommended dosing
schedule for Androstenedione, and that is - taken only once daily about 45 minutes before
exercise, many of the positive benefits can be had without any significant negative
feedback to the hypo thalamus which would decrease the body's own production of
testosterone.
Conclusion
- Androstenedione is so effective it was banned by the NFL. As a note I
would warn you from experience that this product makes you as horny as hell and can
seriously affect your life.
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