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Androstenedione acts like a steroid once it is metabolized by the body and can pose similar kinds of health risks. People produce androstenedione naturally during the making of testosterone and estrogen.

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What type of molecule is androstenedione?

Androstenedione is a steroidic hormone with a cyclic structure.


What do androstenedione supplements do?

Supplementation with androstenedione increases blood levels of testosterone, which among other things, will lead to an increase in strength and muscle mass.


Is Androstenedione legal to buy in the US?

No. Androstenedione is a dietary supplement promoted to increase levels of the hormone testosterone. The FDA no longer allows androstenedione to be marketed as a dietary supplement in the United States due to safety issues, and it is banned from use at most amateur and professional athletic events.


Is the real name of the supplement sometimes called andro?

androstenedione


Is Androstenedione legal to buy in Mexico or Canada?

In mexico, it is. But to find it is another matter.


What is the chemical name androstenedione?

Trivial name: Androstenedione Systematic name: Androst-4-ene-3,17-dione Molecular formula: C19H26O2 CAS Number: 63-05-8 Merck Index (11th Ed) Number: 671


What long-term side effects can androstenedione cause?

long-term use of androstenedione, which is not in accordance with medical recommendations, may eventually have a negative effect on natural levels of testosterone, due to compensation on the part of the pituitary gland.


What hormone does zona reticularis produce?

The zona reticularis produces androgens. The most important androgens such as:TestosteroneDihydrotestosterone (DHT)Androstenedione (Andro)Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)


What research is being done on androstenedione?

Trials that have been conducted are limited in size and scope, and generally do not satisfy the criteria set for medical trials.


Is Androstenedione is a weak anabolic-androgenic steroid hormone produced by the gonads and adrenal glands.?

yes


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Flavanoids, androstenedione, epitestosterone, hydroxyprogesterone, progesterone, testosterone, iridoid glycosides such as aucubin and agnuside, essential oils and more.


What does the reticularis zona of adrenal cortex produses?

The zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex produces androgens, including dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and androstenedione. These androgens can be further converted into testosterone and estrogens in peripheral tissues.