Description
4-Androstenedione is a hormone produced naturally in the body by the adrenal glands, the ovaries (in women), and the testicles (in men).
The body first manufactures DHEA , then turns DHEA into 4-AD, and finally transforms androstenedione into testosterone, the principal male sex hormone. 4-AD is also transformed into estrogen. It is widely used by athletes who believe that it can build muscle and increase strength.
Benefits
* It Increases Lean Muscle Mass.
* I It Increases Strength & Endurance.
* I It Improves Muscle Recovery.
* I It Improves Protein Synthesis & Nitrogen Retention.
* I It Increases Libido (Sex Drive).
* I It Elevates Testosterone Levels,
Specification
TEST ITEMS | SPECIFICATION | RESULTS |
Description | White or Almost White Crystalline Powder | white powder |
Identification | A.B. | Positive |
Assay | 97.0~103.0% | 99.3% |
Specific Rotation | +101°~+105° | +102.6° |
Loss On Drying | 1.0%max | 0.27% |
Melting Point | 153~157°C | 153.0~155.0°C |
Organic Volatile Impurities | Meets the requirement. | Conforms |
Related Substances | Meets the requirement. | Conforms |
Residual Solvents | Meets the requirement. | Conforms |
Particle Size | 100% ≤ 20 microns | Conforms |
Conclusion | The specification conform with USP30 standard | |
Application
a) It is a steroid hormone. It is used to make medicine.
b) It is the common precursor of male and female sex hormones. Some Androstenedione is also secreted into the plasma, and may be converted in peripheral tissues to testosterone and estrogens.
c) It is used to increase the production of the hormone testosterone to enhance athletic performance, increase energy, keep red blood cells healthy, enhance recovery and growth from exercise, and increase sexual desire and performance.
