Nowadays there are many pro hormonal supplements. Ranging from the basic Androstenedione to the 19-Norandrostenediol. The main andro products on the market have different conversion rates (refering to how they convert in the body to testosterone) each of which directly converts to testosterone in
are:
Androstenedione: which has a conversion rate of 5.61% &
19-Norandrostenedione (nor-andro, 19-norandro, 19-nor)
Unlike androstenedione which converts to testosterone in the liver, 19-norandrostenedione is actually converted to nandrolone in the liver. While the andro series is much more potent in that it converts directly to testosterone it also carries higher risk of side effects, this being taken into consideration if you are wishing to gain muscle but limit the side effects then the nor series is for you. The 2 norandro products on the market which when ingested are converted to nandrolone by the liver (similar to the anabolic steroid deca-durabolin) have the following conversion rates:
Norandrostenedione: which has a conversion rate of 5.61% By supplementing with both types of prohormones it is believed that the net result is greater than either of its parts (a synergy). Coming on to the side effects of all prohormones: Acne & an increase in the oil at the top of the skin Thicker hair growth Gynocomastia Increased sex drive and on top of this a few others. It is very unlikely if a user of these supplements is using them in a correct manner that these side effects shall effect him/her. The main problem that comes with usuage is acne which tends to go away after use. The main thing to remember is that you should cycle the prohormones and not to use for excessive periods of time (more than 6 weeks). Another thing to be mentioned is that side effects are does related. i.e if you are on high doses then the side effects exerienced are likely to be greater, thus it is common sense to stick to lower doses and not to go above 300mgs of all supplements per day (this amount is for a beginner) and slightly higher for an experienced user.
More info is being written.
Dont be fooled by all the different names they have, for example 19-Norandrostenediol is also known as 19-Nordiol & Nordiol and a few other names I'm sure. At the end of the day the end result is aiming at the same and that is to raise your testosterone levels to aid in muscle growth.
All of these prohormones are relatively new and since their introduction there are those who favour them and back them and those who are against the use of them, the cynics. Some people still do not know if they work or if they are just another chance to allow supplement companies to hit it big and scam the public. Personally and this is only my personal view but I do believe they have some positive effect on muscle growth.
The first pro hormonal supplement to come to the market was;
Androstenedione
This is a precursor hormone to testosterone. This basically means that this hormone is converted to testosterone during one of its stages.
The amount that testosterone increases can vary dramatically between individuals. However on average a 100mg dose will increase testosterone levels about 24% within 90 minutes.
Androstenedione has been shown to raise testosterone levels over short periods of time (less than 3 hours) and so to combat this problem bodybuilders usually supplement with it more than once a day. In general a cycle would last between 5-6 weeks and consuming no more than 400-500mgs of all pro hormones if they are tcaked, over a day. People can get results on as little as 250-300mgs a day.
Androdiol: which has a conversion rate of 15.76%
Norandrostenediol: which has a conversion rate of 15.76%
