Androstenedione is a natural steroid
hormone that can be found in all animals. What it is is a metabolite of
DHEA. It is made naturally in the body by the gonads and adrenal glands.
The benefits and effects of Androstenedione last for only a short period of time but it
causes a sudden burst of testosterone it will boost athletic performance
by increasing muscle strength.
This supplement
first gained notoriety by its use by the East Germans in the 1988 Seoul
Olympics by the powerlifters who took it nasally similar to taking some
of the common nasal sprays.
Androstenedione, a direct precursor to testosterone.
can raise your natural testosterone almost double for a short time period. In fact, it works so well that you
might even test positive for testosterone since it will raise your testosterone/epitestosterone
ratio from 3/1 to over 14/1. This test that I am referring to is the common
test used by the IOC as well as the NCAA for testing for steroid usage.
My recommendation
is the following. This supplement kicks ass if you want a short term strength
gain. This could be great for those looking to increase their 1 rep maxes
or those that are into powerlifting. It is also good for increased aggressiveness
maybe for those that are into boxing or football. For best results, take
50 - 100 mg. / 3 times per day. Take one of the doses about an hour and
a half before your workout around the same time that you would take your
creatine supplement.
