1-ANDROSTERONE: Overview, Uses, Side Effects, Precautions, Interactions, Dosing and Reviews

Overview

1-Androsterone is a type of chemical known as a prohormone. It is converted in the body to testosterone and other sex hormones.

Prohormones like 1-androsterone are included in products marketed to athletes and bodybuilders. They are designed to have effects similar to anabolic steroids. But there is little known about these chemicals and they might cause serious side effects.

People use 1-androsterone for athletic performance and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Using 1-androsterone might also be unsafe.

Don't confuse 1-androsterone with androstenediol, androstenedione, 4-androsterone, androsterone, epiandrosterone and 19-nor-DHEA. These are not the same. 1-Androsterone is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Uses & Effectiveness

We currently have no information for 1-ANDROSTERONE overview.

Side Effects

When taken by mouth: 1-Androsterone is possibly unsafe. It might cause liver and kidney damage and increase cholesterol.

Special Precautions and Warnings

When taken by mouth: 1-Androsterone is possibly unsafe. It might cause liver and kidney damage and increase cholesterol.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding: 1-Androsterone is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth during pregnancy or breast-feeding. 1-Androsterone is converted in the body to hormones that might harm pregnancy or a nursing infant. Avoid use.

High cholesterol: 1-Androsterone might worsen cholesterol levels in people who already have high cholesterol.

Kidney disease: 1-Androsterone might damage the kidneys and worsen kidney disease in some people.

Liver problems: 1-Androsterone might damage the liver and worsen liver problems in some people.

Interactions

Moderate Interaction

Be cautious with this combination

Testosterone interacts with 1-ANDROSTERONE

Dosing

There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of 1-androsterone might be. 1-Androsterone might also be unsafe. Speak with a healthcare provider before use.

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