Androsterone
Scientific names: 3-Alpha-Hydroxy-17-Androstanone
Alternate names: 3-Alpha-Hydroxy-5-alpha-Androstan-17-one, 3-Alpha-Hydroxyetioallocholan-17-one, 5-Alpha-Androstan-3-Alpha-ol-17-one, 5-Alpha-Androsterone, Androsterone Undecanoate, Androkinine, Androtine
Background
Androsterone is a type of chemical known as an anabolic androgenic steroid. It is converted in the body to testosterone and other sex hormones.
Androsterone is naturally made in the body during the metabolism of testosterone. Because it is an anabolic androgenic steroid, it is believed to have muscle building effects.
People use androsterone for athletic performance, muscle strength, sexual dysfunction, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Using androsterone might also be unsafe.
In the US, it is illegal to include anabolic steroids, including androsterone, in supplement products. These chemicals are also banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Don't confuse androsterone with other compounds, including 1-androsterone, 4-androsterone, androstenediol, androstenedione, androstenetrione, 1-epiandrosterone, and epiandrosterone. These are not the same.
Androsterone is naturally made in the body during the metabolism of testosterone. Because it is an anabolic androgenic steroid, it is believed to have muscle building effects.
People use androsterone for athletic performance, muscle strength, sexual dysfunction, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Using androsterone might also be unsafe.
In the US, it is illegal to include anabolic steroids, including androsterone, in supplement products. These chemicals are also banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Don't confuse androsterone with other compounds, including 1-androsterone, 4-androsterone, androstenediol, androstenedione, androstenetrione, 1-epiandrosterone, and epiandrosterone. These are not the same.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Androsterone is possibly unsafe. It's been linked with serious side effects, including infertility, behavioral changes, and hair loss. It might also lead to liver damage and heart disease.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Androsterone is possibly unsafe when used during pregnancy or breast-feeding. It's been linked with serious side effects. Avoid use.Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using androsterone for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of androsterone might be. It might also be unsafe. Speak with a healthcare provider before use.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Androsterone interacts with any medicines. Before taking Androsterone, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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