cas: 100024-35-9 androstenedione replacement products

cas: 100024-35-9 androstenedione replacement products

CBNumber: CB03050075

Chemical Name: Androstatrione

Molecular Formula: C19H26O3

Formula Weight: 302.41

CAS No.: 100024-35-9

Androstenedione is a steroidal hormone produced in male and female gonads, as well as in the adrenal glands, and it is known for its key role in the production of estrogen and testosterone. Androstenedione is also sold as an oral supplement, that is being utilized to increase testosterone levels.

Androstenedione, also called "Andro" is a naturally occurring hormone produced in the testicles and adrenal glands in both men and women. Androstenedione is a scheduled III controlled substance and can only be provided now with a doctor’s prescription (Smurawa & Congeni, 2007). This was not always the case, as Androstenedione was easily obtainable as an over the counter supplement. Androstenedione is derived from DHEA and is manufactured as a prohormone. A prohormone is an inactive precursor to an anabolic steroid. In order for a prohormone to be active, it must be ingested in the body and converted, through an enzymatic reaction into its active form. Androstenedione is converted in the body to testosterone by aromatase. Androstenedione was first made famous when Mark McGwire admitted to its use during his remarkable home run race in 1998. (Kovac JR et.al.) (ESPN.com). Before McGwire admitted to its use, Androstenedione was an over the counter supplement between 1996 and 2004 (Kovac JR et.al.)

Androstenedione is a steroid hormone. It is used to make medicine.

Androstenedione is used to increase the production of the hormone testosterone to enhance athletic performance, build muscle, reduce body fat, increase energy, keep red blood cells healthy, and increase sexual desire and performance.