What are Prohormones?
The term prohormone has been used to refer to compounds that convert in the body into active hormones, providing the benefit of anabolic steroids without the legal risks associated with possessing and using something illegal. Some prohormones are actually steroid compounds not yet prohibited by laws governing steroid use and possession. These are also called 'designer steroids'.
Prohormones and designer steroids use is popular among bodybuilders, since the effects can be similar to those achieved through the use of synthetic anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), including gains in muscular strength and hypertrophy (muscle growth).
Prohormones and designer steroids can have the same side effects as 'real' steroids. The potential for these side effects can be reduced if one uses proper precautionary measures such as on-cycle support supplements and post cycle therapy (PCT).
Prohormone/Designer Steroids Articles and Information
The following are links to various articles with information about prohormones; availability, legality, usage and general inforamtion
PRO-HORMONES/DESIGNER STEROIDS, Prohormone Compound Nomenclature/Chemical Naming Info, Currently Available Prohormones, Discontinued Prohormones, Prohormone Characteristics, Prohormone and Designer Steroid Side Effects, Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate), Prohormones: Stacks and Stacking, What is ZMA? Does ZMA Boost Test?, OCT PCT (Over the Counter Post Cycle Therapy), How Do Steroids Work?, What are Prohormones?, Prohormone and Steroid Side Effects, What is Post Cycle Therapy (PCT)?, What is a SERM? Nolvadex and Chlomid Explained, What is: Aromatase and Aromatase Inhibitors, November 2009 Prohormone recall List , World Anti_doping Code 2011 Prohibited List, Prohormone and Designer Steroid Profiles, Prohormone/OTC Steroid Chart, What is Anabolic:Androgenic Ratio?
PRO-HORMONES/DESIGNER STEROIDS, Prohormone Compound Nomenclature/Chemical Naming Info, Currently Available Prohormones, Discontinued Prohormones, Prohormone Characteristics, Prohormone and Designer Steroid Side Effects, Nolvadex (Tamoxifen Citrate), Prohormones: Stacks and Stacking, What is ZMA? Does ZMA Boost Test?, OCT PCT (Over the Counter Post Cycle Therapy), How Do Steroids Work?, What are Prohormones?, Prohormone and Steroid Side Effects, What is Post Cycle Therapy (PCT)?, What is a SERM? Nolvadex and Chlomid Explained, What is: Aromatase and Aromatase Inhibitors, November 2009 Prohormone recall List , World Anti_doping Code 2011 Prohibited List, Prohormone and Designer Steroid Profiles, Prohormone/OTC Steroid Chart, What is Anabolic:Androgenic Ratio?
Prohormones
A typical prohormone is intended to be a precursor of an anabolic steroid like testosterone, which is taken in order to boost the body's available hormone supply. These precursors are intended to be converted to full, active hormones via an enzymatic process that occurs during metabolism, typically resulting in the addition of whichever atoms happen to be missing from the chemical structure of the compound.Cycle Support
Refers to supplements taken during nad after a course of hormone affecting compounds to help protect body organs and metabolic functions that might be adversly affected. Many muscle building compounds are processed through the liver, and are thus hepatoxic. Support supplements to protect the liver are among the most common.Cycle Assist, Organ Shield
Fat Burners
Fat burners are compounds intended to increase the body's capability to reduce fat, either by burning more fat than normal (by increasing metabolic rate) or inhibiting fat creation. Caffeine is a common example of a metabolic fat burner (although a very mild one), since it increases the metabolic process and causes the body to burn more calories.Lean Xtreme
Liver Health
Methylated oral supplements are known to be liver toxic. Improperly used, they can cause permanent liver damage. Liver health supplements help maximize liver function, maintain liver health, and provide protection from toxins.Liver Longer, LiverCare, Milk Thistle, Na-R-ALA
Testosterone Boosters
Testosterone is a steroid hormone primarily secreted in the testes of males and the ovaries of females. It is the principal male sex hormone and an anabolic steroid. Testosterone boosters are used to raise testosterone levels. Many prohormone and steroid users apply testosterone boosters to help restore natural testosterone levels after completing a prohomone or steroid cycle.Methyl 1-D, Primaforce D-Aspartic-Acid, Testavate 500, ZMA
Hormone Regulation
Athletes often seek to promote peak hormonal production for increased performance, muscle mass, and strength by optimizing key anabolic and anti-catabolic hormones, while controlling/reducing the impact of hormones that can hinder gains and reduce anabolic potential.Reversitol V2
Post Cycle Support
Post Cycle Therapy (PCT) is a term used to describe the supplement regimen used by individuals after completing a cycle of an anabolics or prohormones for the purpose of quickly restoring the body's natural production of hormones. PCT is one of the most important yet overlooked aspects of a complete, successful anabolic/prohormone cycle.Post Cycle Support
Aromatase Inhibitors
Aromatase inhibitors work by inhibiting the action of the enzyme aromatase, which converts androgens into estrogens by a process called aromatization. AIs are categorized into two types: Irreversible steroidal inhibitors such as exemestane form a permanent bond with the aromatase enzyme complex. Non-steroidal inhibitors (such as anastrozole, letrozole) inhibit the enzyme by reversible competition. Bodybuilders may use AIs to prevent prohormones/steroids from being converted to estrogen.Forged: ATD
Protein (RTD)
Can't spare some time to mix up a protein shake? That's why companies have developed RTD (read to drink) shakes, easy and handy containers you can take anywhere that don't have to be mixed. Great for getting your protein on the go.Monster Milk RTD (Chocolate), Muscle Milk Chocolate 11oz, Myoplex Original (Chocolate Fudge)
