Table of contents:
- Benefits
- What are the benefits of androstenedione (androstenediol)?
- How does it work?
- Dose
- What is the usual dosage for androstenedione?
- In what forms is androstenedione available?
- Side effects
- What side effects can androstenedione cause?
- Security
- What should I know before using androstenedione?
- How safe is androstenedione?
- Interaction
- What kinds of interactions might occur when I take androstenodione?
Benefits
What are the benefits of androstenedione (androstenediol)?
Androstenedione is a steroid hormone that is used as a supplemental medicine. The function of androstenedione drugs is to increase energy, increase body performance, keep red blood cell levels normal, and make sexual arousal increase.
The way androstenedione works is by increasing the production of the hormones testosterone and estrogen, which have an effect on increasing energy and body performance.
In fact, androstenedione is a drug that is classified as a banned substance according to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), because this supplement can increase hormone levels beyond normal.
Usually, this herbal supplement is used by athletes before competitions, but its use must be under the supervision of a doctor, because this drug can cause certain health risks.
How does it work?
There has not been sufficient research into how this herbal supplement works. Please discuss with your herbalist or doctor for more information. However, there are several studies that show that androstenediol can increase testosterone production and stamina. This drug can be converted into the hormones estradiol, DHEA, and estrone.
A study conducted by Harvard University, found that androstenediol was able to increase the hormone testosterone in men who only took it for one week.
However, until now there has been no research that states that this drug is safe for use as a muscle enlargement supplement.
Dose
The information provided is not a substitute for medical advice. ALWAYS consult your herbalist or doctor before using this remedy.
What is the usual dosage for androstenedione?
To date, there are no rules regarding the safe dosage of androstenedione. However, a study revealed that a dose of 100-300 mg of androstenediol per day, taken for 2-3 months, has not been shown to increase strength and muscle mass.
Remember, androstenedione drugs are supplements that can change the amount of hormones, so their use must be very careful. Wrong, you can actually experience other health conditions.
The dosage for this herbal supplement may also be different for each patient. The dose you take depends on your age, health, and several other conditions. Herbal supplements are not always safe.
So, you should discuss this with your doctor, before taking the drug.
In what forms is androstenedione available?
These herbal supplements may be available in tablet form.
Side effects
What side effects can androstenedione cause?
Side effects can include increases in testosterone and estrogen. This can lead to:
- in men: breast growth, smaller testicles, baldness
- in women: excessive body and facial hair growth (called hirsutism), cessation of menstruation (amenorrhea), worsening acne and changes in genitals
Not only that, some of the side effects that may appear when you use Androstenedione are as follows:
- Depression
- Causes impaired liver function
- The risk of heart disease, because these drugs reduce levels of good fats in the body.
- The risk of cancer related to hormone problems, such as prostate cancer, pancreatic cancer and breast cancer.
Not everyone experiences these side effects. There may be some side effects not listed above. If you have any concerns about side effects, please consult an herbalist or doctor.
Security
What should I know before using androstenedione?
Store androstenediol in a dry place, away from sunlight.
Due to the many potential health hazards, the US Food and Drug Administration, equivalent to the Indonesian Food and Drug Administration Agency in Indonesia, has banned the free sale of androstenedione and the same steroid-based consuming substances.
The regulations governing the use of herbal supplements are less stringent than the regulations for the use of drugs. Further research is needed to determine its safety. Before using herbal supplements, make sure the benefits outweigh the risks. Consult your herbalist and doctor for more information.
How safe is androstenedione?
Androstenediol should not be consumed by young children or people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, hypersensitive, or have breast, prostate or heart disease.
Again, androstenedione drugs are very likely to cause hormonal problems if not used properly. So, avoid using it if you are going to be doing liver function tests and are experiencing depression.
Always discuss and consult this with your doctor.
Interaction
What kinds of interactions might occur when I take androstenodione?
This herbal supplement may interact with your other current medications or your current medical condition. Consult your herbalist or doctor before using it.
The effect of the drug andrestenodione is to increase the effects of the drugs estrogen, estridol, estrone, and testosterone. So, do not carelessly use this drug if you are on hormone therapy.
Androstenedione can decrease HDL which can affect lab test results.
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