WHAT ARE PROHORMONES?

What are prohormones and where do they come from?

Athletes and bodybuilders alike have gravitated towards using prohormones
for great strength and muscle gains due to the fact that they can accelerate
muscle growth much quicker than lifting weights and working out without
them! Prohormones are substances that are enzymatically converted to
anabolic hormones in the body.

Prohormones are hormone precursors, synthetically produced
compounds that are converted to anabolic hormones via liver enzymes once
they are introduced to the body that raise the levels of the male hormones
testosterone and 19-nortestosterone. They contain metabolic precursors that
your body transforms into the active hormones.

They can come in a variety of forms whether it be naturally produced in the
body or taken in a pill, capsule or liquid form. Some of the different types of
prohormones currently on the market today are:

1-AndroSterone:

1-AndroSterone converts to a high rate of 1-Testosterone and
give you similar strength and size increases as compared to some of the
older products such as 1-Andro and 1-Test that were on the market before
they were banned. Old 1-Andro products were known for their high conversion
rate and for being truly orally active.

They are also converted to 1-Testosterone which was found in research to be 700%
more anabolic (i.e.: muscle building) than your standard testosterone. Some
of the benefits of 1-AndroSterone include:

Non Toxic
Orally Active Compound
Extremely Potent
Completely Non-Aromatizable to Estrogen
Naturally Occurring

4-AD:

The new 4-AD is a legal formulation of a prohormone that will achieve
similar results as the older 4-Andro and 1-Test products did, before they
were banned. What you will see from the new 4-AD is massive size and
strength gains, especially when stacked with other new prohormone products!
Even if used alone, you will see steady gains that will stay with you for
years to come! What 4-AD is composed of is found naturally in several
tissues in the body and is converted to testosterone via the naturally
occurring enzyme 3beta-HSD.

It actually converts to testosterone at a much higher rate than other
previously available prohormones on the market and it does not have the
potential of estrogen conversion. Another excellent benefit of the 4-AD is
it's "male enhancing properties", which as we all know, is something every
male desires! Some of the benefits of 4-AD include:

Higher Testosterone Conversion Rate
Increased Sex Drive
Extraordinary Mass and Strength Gains
Low Estrogen Conversion Rate

Methyl-1-Testosterone:

Methyl-1-Testosterone (17alphamethyl-17beta-hydroxy-androst-1-ene-3-one) is a prohormone that has been shown to be between seven and sixteen times more potent than testosterone.
The substance 1-Testosterone (17-hydroxy-5-alpha-androst-1-en-3-one) has
been reported to be seven times more potent than regular testosterone and
Methyl-1-Testosterone has been shown to be even more potent than regular
1-Tesosterone.

The drug 1-testosterone was methylated to protect it from liver destruction,
thereby increasing oral availability. For this reason Methyl-1-Tesosterone
is the most potent form of 1-Testosterone available. Some of the benefits of
Methyl-1-Test Include:

Adding Lean Muscle Mass Used To Restore Hormone Levels
Ability To Gain Up to 10lbs Of Muscle Mass in Two Week Period

DHEA:

Is an acronym for the hormone dehydroepiandrosterone. It is the most
plentiful androgenic hormone produced by the adrenal glands and it is quite
important to body builders and athletes because in men, around 50% of all
testosterone is derived from it, while women derive over 75% of their
estrogen from it and nearly 100% after menopause. Levels of DHEA are quite
high at birth, drop during childhood, and peak during young adulthood.

The levels continue to drop throughout life. This hormone is available
synthetically as a nutritional supplement and as a pre-cursor hormone, 
it leads to the production of other hormones. Some of the
benefits of DHEA include:

Burning Fat
Building Muscle
Controlling Immunity
Regulating Blood Sugar Levels

17-Halo-Methyl-Dianadrone:

17-HD is a groundbreaking all natural formula
that is designed to pack on lean muscle mass. It elevates levels of free
testosterone that results in an increase of size and strength along with
sending your workout intensity through the roof! Some of the benefits of
17-HD include:

Immediate Muscle Response
Rapid Cell Regeneration
Anti-Estrogenic

What do prohormones do and what scientific studies give evidence to
support this?

In terms of effect, the results of prohormones are similar to those of
steroids - increased muscle mass and strength. Depending on which substance
is used, prohormones also have the capability to decrease body fat, increase
sex drive, and increase concentration, among many other things.

Anabolic is a metabolic condition in which new molecules are synthesized
(growth). Precursors are substances, cells, or cellular components from
which another substance, cell, or cellular component is formed.

Anabolic Precursors are products that raise the levels of the male hormones
testosterone and are very capable of raising your energy and mood levels,
your libido, and can aid in the development of lean body mass and strength.
Research also shows that in limited trials, prohormones also help to
increase lean muscle mass and elevate function of the immune system.

Who needs pro-hormones, how much should be taken and are there any side
effects or symptoms of deficiency?

Anybody looking to increase lean muscle mass and strength gains should
consider taking a prohormone. We always suggest taking the recommended
dosage on the bottle of whatever product it is you are taking. Never take
more than the recommended dosage.

Children under the age of 18 should not take prohormones and Adults
should always consult with their doctor if they have any specific medical or physical questions
about the negative possibilities that a certain prohormone could have on
them. To date, there has not been a significant study done to determine if
there are any side effects to taking prohormones as recommended for whatever
product you might be taking. 

The only known possible side effects is the slight possibility of increased
levels of estrogen production in the body, which can lead to a term commonly
known as "gynecomastia" which basically means that men can possibly startto develope enlarged breast development. One way to ensure that does not happen to you is to take an aromatizer, which reduces the production of strogen and any ensuing side effects.