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ProHormones.

Prohormones are hormonal substances that when digested can be converted to active anabolic hormones via a natural enzymatic process. The anabolic compounds they convert to are what would be considered anabolic steroids if taken in an already converted form. The need for natural enzymes and conversion is what differentiates them from illegal anabolic steroids.

Prohormones work by increasing the levels of anabolic hormones in the body which stimulate androgen receptors to build strength and size. They signal more of digested nutrients to be used in muscle building processes and have less availability for fat storage.

The capabilities of pro-steroids are limited by the natural availability of the needed enzymatic reactions. The needed enzymes have a limited supply in the body. Therefore, there is a ceiling on the amount that can be taken and be effective (whereas anabolic steroids are dose dependent). This limits the muscle building capabilities as well as the potential harmful side effects of them as compared to anabolic steroids. But, essentially, the effects on the body, on a much lesser level, basically mirror that of anabolic steroids.

In other words, prohormones are basically weak anabolic steroids.

The above is true of all the current prohormones (2003) being sold with the exception of 1-Testosterone. 1-Testosterone represents the latest in legal steroid alternatives. It is marketed as a prohormone but in actuality, it is a genuine anabolic steroid because it has no dependence on naturally occurring enzymes. It is legal under the same act that legalizes prohormones, the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994, because it is both naturally occurring and has never before been pursued as a pharmaceutical.

Prohormone Risks

Like anabolic hormones, pro-steroids can also convert into estrogens and cause the side effects associated with anabolic steroids. The ceiling on the enzymes needed for the conversion to hormones should drastically lower the likelihood of these side effects. However, due to the relative newness of pro-steroids, the exact risks of use is not fully known.

For Those Who Choose to Use

Like all bodybuilding supplements, the results you attain while using prohormones will be highly dependent on your weight gain diet and your weight training program. Before considering use you should be a dedicated dieter and trainer. Otherwise, they will not be able to do all they can do and you will not get the value for your investment (they can be expensive).

Educating yourself about pro-steroids will also be critical to your success with their use. These are serious supplements that can produce serious side effects. They should not be considered to be on par with other bodybuilding supplements such as glutamine and creatine in terms of safety simply because they are all legal. There is a lot to learn about the various pro-steroids available and their safe use – diones and diols, types, stacks, cycles, doses and more.

Do not make the mistake of relying on manufacturer labels and advertisements as your source of information.

Prohormones are the most ridiculously hyped of all bodybuilding supplements. Supplement companies exploit the general lack of knowledge and make outrageous and sometimes dangerous claims. There are great differences in the effectiveness and safety of the various products on the market and those wishing to use them should make every effort to seek out unbiased opinions and prohormone reviews in order to settle on the best prohormone for their needs and wants.

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