Testolone
Alternate names: RAD 140, RAD-140, RAD140
Background
Testolone is a type of chemical known as a selective androgen receptor modulator (SARM). It mimics the activity of testosterone in the body.
People use testolone to improve athletic performance and muscle strength, for breast cancer, and for other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Testolone might also be unsafe.
Testolone is not legally allowed in dietary supplements in the US, but it's still found in some products sold online. Testolone is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
People use testolone to improve athletic performance and muscle strength, for breast cancer, and for other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. Testolone might also be unsafe.
Testolone is not legally allowed in dietary supplements in the US, but it's still found in some products sold online. Testolone is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Testolone is possibly unsafe. There have been reports of heart attack and liver injury after use.
Liver disease: Testolone might harm the liver. People with liver disease or a history of liver disease should avoid testolone.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Testolone is possibly unsafe when taken by mouth while pregnant or breast-feeding. Avoid using.Liver disease: Testolone might harm the liver. People with liver disease or a history of liver disease should avoid testolone.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using testolone for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
Despite being banned in the US, testolone is still found in some dietary supplements sold online. It's also banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). There have been reports of heart attack and liver injury after use.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
Medications that can harm the liver (Hepatotoxic drugs)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Testolone might harm the liver. Some medications can also harm the liver. Taking testolone along with a medication that can harm the liver might increase the risk of liver damage.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
Herbs and supplements that might harm the liver: Testolone might harm the liver. Taking it with other supplements that can also harm the liver might increase the risk of liver damage. Examples of supplements with this effect include garcinia, greater celandine, green tea extract, kava, and kratom.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
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