Bodybuilding

Andro supplements consist of Androstenediol and Androstenedione and are examples of the steroid hormone, testosterone that is mainly secreted in the male testes and female ovary. It is produced naturally in the adrenal glands of the human body and can be even taken as a supplement. Andro supplements are considered to get converted in the body and thereby increase the level of testosterone which can then be used to increase the muscle mass, performance and strength.It is at present banned for use at the Olympics but it is readily available at several outlets and is still legal. It is yet tot be classified as a banned substance.

Andro supplements are not beneficial in the enhancement of the muscle mass, performance and strength as usually claimed by the manufacturers. Several studies have revealed that the intake of Andro supplements actually does not result in any overall growth in the long run. This may provide the results in a short run but the results do not stand in the long run as often claimed by its manufacturers. The consumption of Andro supplements results in non-production of testosterone in the body naturally and therefore, the increase that was earlier witnessed in the short run due to the use of the Andro supplements begins to vanish.

The 200mg dosage of Andro supplements as usually prescribed by the manufacturers actually do not increase the levels of testosterone in the human body and the composition of the body is also unaffected by the usage. According to the Massachusetts General Hospital and University of Massachusetts Medical School, the testosterone levels may be increased due to Androstenedione if taken in a otherwise high dosage of 300mg but the claims of increased muscle mass and strength still failed.

Side Effects of Androstenedione:

Androstenedione are considered to increase the level of sex hormones in females such as oestrogen and like-compounds which could lead to gynecomastia. In males, it could result in libido. Chrysin, the blocker used for oestrogen, may be used for minimizing the side-effects of Androstenedione. However the prevention or reduction of side-effects through the usage of Chrysin has not been scientifically proved yet. Therefore, proper care must be taken and prior consultation of a physician must be taken before the usage of Androstenedione by anyone.

It may also lead to lowering of the levels of good cholesterol and high-density lipoprotein and resulting in an increase in heart diseases threat. The usage of Androstenedione can also lead to failure in a drug test and contamination. As per the University of California , study, people who used Androstenedione are found to have a sizable amount of 19­norAndrosterone and therefore are at a high risk of being tested “positive” by authorities.

Therefore, one must be cautious enough to know about the side-effects of Andro supplements and must take it only under the supervision of a certified physician. And, do not go after the scientifically unproved claims of the manufacturers who assure you of unchallenged and enhanced muscle mass, performance and strength.