Posted by WG on January 24, 1997 at 13:20:40:
In Reply to: Re: Androstenediol--Everyone read- I'm using now! posted by S3, on January 24, 1997 at 11:03:50:
: 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
And what about the sex drive ? Any change (increase/decrease) ??
WG