1) What
are prohormones?
These are products that raise the levels of the male hormones
testosterone (Androdiol®) and 19-nortestosterone (Norandrodiol®).
They contain metabolic precursors that your body transforms into
the active hormones.
2) What
benefits will these products have for me?
These male hormones are very capable of raising your energy and
mood levels, your libido, and can aid in the development of lean
body mass and strength
3) What
are the differences between Nor and Andro products?
Andro prohormones products convert to testosterone; the male hormone
responsible for male secondary side effects including muscle growth.
Nor prohormones convert to 19-nortestosterone which is a hormone
that shares the muscle building (anabolic) activity of testosterone,
while having only a fraction of the androgenic (male virilizing)
activity. Male virilizing effects include effects on the prostate
and body and scalp hair. Norandrodiol® will not stimulate
the central nervous system like Androdiol. Furthermore, it will
not have the positive effects on libido and aggressiveness like
its Androdiol® counterpart. This does not mean that Androdiol
is inferior, only different. Many athletes have reported positive
results from the combined use of Norandrodiol and Androdiol
4)
How should I take the "Cyclo" products?
The tablets should be taken orally up to four times per day, dissolved
under the tongue. No food or beverage should be consumed for at
least 20 minutes after the lozenge fully dissolves. The doses
should be spread apart as much as possible (i.e. every 4 hours).
It may also be advantageous to take a dose before exercising.
5)
What are the risks, if any, from these products?
There are surprisingly few risks from these products, provided
you are a male in relatively good health. A recent peer reviewed
university study has shown that after four weeks of consuming
these substances, there were no negative effects on any biochemical
parameters, including no effects on the bodies own testosterone
production. People who should not consume these products are males
under the age of 18, or men with prostate cancer or any other
androgen related disorders.
6)
What kind of prohormone product should I take, how long should
I take them for, and how long should I wait in between cycles?
That depends on a lot of factors. If you are concerned about maintaining
your own testosterone production fully then you should stick to
shorter cycles of two to three weeks, with two to three weeks
off time in between cycles. Also, you should stick to fast acting
compounds such as the cyclodextrin formulas and intra-orals.
If you
wish to maximize results, then cycles of 4 to 8 weeks are recommended,
followed by 4 to 6 weeks off. This time is to allow endogenous
testosterone production to fully re-establish. Longer acting preparations
such as the topical sprays and sustained release cyclo (SR) products
are also best for maximum response.
7)
How long do the prohormones stay in my system?
That varies widely from formula to formula, and also depends on
the dose taken. It can range from a couple of hours for the shortest
acting preparations, to 24 hours or more for the longest. Since
we are unable to give out exact numbers, we will simply list them
from shortest acting to longest acting.
Short
(less than 3 hours)---------------------- Long (greater than 24
hours)
Intraoral, Cyclo Formulas, Oral capsules, Cyclo SR Formulas,
Topical spray
8)
What is the best product if I am only interested in a pre-workout
boost?
The best products for this purpose would be the intraoral spray
or the cyclo lozenges. These products get into your system fast,
and keep hormones elevated for a length of time that will last
throughout a normal workout.
9)
Should a woman take these products? If so, how would they do so? Women can take
the nor prohormones if they keep their cycles shorter than 4 weeks.
The recommended female cycle is one to three cyclo-nordiol a day
for two to four weeks, followed by four to six weeks off. Women
should be aware of any abnormal facial hair growth, clitoral enlargement,
and voice lowering. If these appear to be happening the product
should be discontinued to avoid any lasting androgenic physical
changes. Masculinization is very rare with proper usage of this
product, however, it is best to be cautious and aware just in
case. Women usually receive excellent results with nor prohormones
and are often tempted to try more than is recommended. We strongly
urge women to avoid this temptation.
10) Will
these products give me breasts, zits, or a cue ball head? The issue of side effects has to be addressed in a straightforward
manner. The issue of gynecomastia, or bitch tits, is one that
is related to increases in serum estrogen. Luckily, the diol prohormones
do NOT elevate estrogens significantly (unlike androstenedione),
and therefore the risk of “gyno” is quite low.
Pimples are not a common side effect, although some people report
a slight increase of acne on the back or shoulders that is usually
light and transient. A rare individual who is hypersensitive to
androgens and pimples conceivably might have a more serious reaction.
Male pattern baldness can be accelerated slightly only in those
individuals taking Androdiol® that are genetically predisposed
to it. These individuals can take moderate dosages of Norandrodiol®
though and suffer little if any problems.
11)
Are there any problems with liver, prostate or mental effects?
There have not been any public reports of liver problems
from blood tests using prohormones, even at higher dosages. However,
it may be wise for one to get blood tests done if they plan on
taking higher dosages for prolonged periods. Also, if one has
a pre-existing liver problem they are advised to avoid prohormones
completely.
People with pre-existing prostate conditions are definitely contraindicated
with prohormones. On the other hand though, there is no convincing
medical evidence that suggests testosterone or prohormones will
lead to the development of benign prostatic hypertrophy or prostate
cancer in normal individuals.
Users often report an increased mental energy and focus on prohormones.
This is usually considered a positive benefit, however in a small
amount of individuals it is associated with some insomnia as well.
This is something the consumer should be aware of.
12)
Does using this product affect normal testosterone production?
Proper use of prohormones will not adversely affect
one’s own hormone producing system. The body's testosterone
negative feedback loop (HPTA) will naturally respond to elevations
of testosterone, however it rebounds right back so long as one
does not stay on prohormone products for inordinately long periods
of time (> 8 weeks).
As far as which products are safest in regards to endogenous production;
they generally follow along the lines of duration of action. That
is, the cyclo products produce the least down regulation response,
while the topical sprays produce the most. The topical sprays,
of course, are generally the most effective.
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