androstenodione?

Question

My body seems to reallyrespond to this stuff...what is it really and what are the good and bad points about it.

Answer 1

Androstenodione is a natural hormone supplement. It is actually quite dangerous. It supposedly builds muscle by increasing your testosterone level. However, problems that have been documented due to using it are:
1. causes body to stop producing its own testosterone (this leads to breast development, muscle cramps and a cessation of muscle growth)
2. since breast development increases, it can cause an increase in male breast cancer
3. sterility

Depending on the levels of the the enzyme aromatase in the body, androstenodione can also be converted to estrone, a form of estrogen (which is why breasts form).

This is the same supplement Mark McGwire used that got him into so much hot water.

The only good thing about andorstenodione is that it can stimulate muscle growth...at least in the beginning.

Please be aware that natural products don't undergo all the rigid testing required by the FDA for drugs. That is why many side effects are not documented and another reason you are taking a risk. There is no way to know how many people have been affected adversely, I suggest extreme caution since you are taking this.