Posted by S3, on January 24, 1997 at 11:03:50:
In Reply to: Androstenediol--Everyone read posted by Unique on January 24, 1997 at 00:00:42:
Unique and others
As I posted a week ago, I purchased a two month supply
of Androstene and started using it over a week ago. The
company that sells it is OSMO therapy out of San Francisco.
It is expensive $50-60 for 60 caps, but they'll cut
you a better deal if you buy a case of twelve bottles.
I had read up on the substance and exchanged some e-mails
with Pat Arnold (its originator in the states) regarding its
use (Pat is partnered with OSMO Therapy on this and other
products). I had thought it was similar to Ipriflavone, in
that it would prevent aromitazation and thus trick the
pituatary to trigger more test production by the testes. As
it turns out, Androstenione is the direct precursor to
test, and is converted to testosterone by the liver.
OSMO recommends two capsules only on workout days, two
hours before workout for a 200-300% increase in test.
After my e-mail exchange with Pat Arnold, (who by the way is
much more gracious in responding than Duchaine or Kneller-who
both auto respond with consultation available for $250
per hour) I opted for the alternative method of consistant dosing throughout the day
to keep test levels elevated.
I've been doing this for ten days, and do notice a difference. I'm not using
any other supplements (except for protein shake twice a day)
and have'nt used A.S. in quite a long time. In the ten day time
frame, I can't say the changes are dramatic, but they are
noticealbe. My muscles are definitely fuller and harder,
pump quicker during workouts. I don't do tape measurements,
but my weight is up about 3 lbs (could be coincidental as
I tend to fluctuate between 245 and 250 regularly-but coupled with the
full, pumped feeling, I do feel a little bigger). Interestingly
enough the most significant change, (that even some others have
noticed is that my abs are slightly more evident). Now I had a
bodyfat measurement 5 days before starting and it was at
16.5% ucch! I will have another done after the first full month.
I haven't maxed on any of my lifts, because I usually max every
second week anyhow, and want to keep my routine the same.
I generally feel slightly stonger (could be placebo effect) and
seem to have one or two more reps in me than usual.
No oily skin or pimples, or any other side effects yet,
although I have been sportin wood alot more (also could
be placebo effect).
Sorry for the anectodal report, but after only 10 days,
its tough to comment on even some A.S. It is legal,
It does seem to be working but the way I'm using (2 caps
3 times a day) makes this an even more expensive venture
than a cycle of EAS crap, but I'll keep everyone posted on my
Max's next weeks.
S3
: I have been doing some research of late on some naturally occuring hormones that would be highly
: efficacious. From what I gather so far--androstenediol is naturally occurring and highly potent.
: It is considered very anabolic but our govt does not consider it an anabolic steroid. It should
: be legal--at least for awhile. DHEA is listed in the Merck as an androgenic steroid and it is
: allowable (probably because it doesn't work). If DHEA is allowable, why not androstenediol? I
: am working on this at present (very slowly) and will keep you posted. I don't know a whole lot
: about it at this time.
: Keep up the fight!
: Unique