Androstenedione is a natural steroid hormone that can be found in all animals. What it is is a metabolite of DHEA. It is made naturally in the body by the gonads and adrenal glands. The benefits and effects of Androstenedione last for only a short period of time but it causes a sudden burst of testosterone it will boost athletic performance by increasing muscle strength.

This supplement first gained notoriety by its use by the East Germans in the 1988 Seoul Olympics by the powerlifters who took it nasally similar to taking some of the common nasal sprays.

Androstenedione, a direct precursor to testosterone. can raise your natural testosterone almost double for a short time period. In fact, it works so well that you might even test positive for testosterone since it will raise your testosterone/epitestosterone ratio from 3/1 to over 14/1. This test that I am referring to is the common test used by the IOC as well as the NCAA for testing for steroid usage.

My recommendation is the following. This supplement kicks ass if you want a short term strength gain. This could be great for those looking to increase their 1 rep maxes or those that are into powerlifting. It is also good for increased aggressiveness maybe for those that are into boxing or football. For best results, take 50 - 100 mg. / 3 times per day. Take one of the doses about an hour and a half before your workout around the same time that you would take your creatine supplement.