1-Andro (1-Androstenediol)
3β-hydroxy-5α-androst-1-en-17-one (converts to 1-testosterone). Prohormone, dht-derivative prohormone.
This page describes what 1-Andro (1-Androstenediol) is and its known risks. It is not medical advice and not a guide to using it. Many of these substances are prescription-only or illegal to use without a prescription. Speak to a doctor.
- Class
- Prohormone
- Legal status
- Legal supplement in some markets / Controlled substance analogue (varies by country)
- Half-life
- Several hours (converts to 1-testosterone)
- Liver strain
- Moderate
- Kidney strain
- Low-Moderate
- Converts to estrogen
- None
- Suppresses natural hormones
- Yes
Medical uses
- None
What it does in the body
Anabolic
- Muscle hardness
- Strength increase
- No water retention
- No aromatization
Forms, half-life and detection
| Form | Half-life | Reported detection window |
|---|---|---|
| Oral (capsules/liquid) | Several hours (converts to 1-testosterone) | Unknown |
Side effects and health risks
Liver
- Elevated liver enzymes (dose-dependent)
Hormones and fertility
- Testosterone suppression
Androgenic
- Acne
- Hair loss (DHT pathway)
Blood tests worth monitoring
From its known properties, these are the markers doctors commonly check. Getting blood work before, during and after is how problems are caught early.
- Androgens tend to lower HDL, raise LDL and thicken the blood: HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Hematocrit, Hemoglobin
- Liver strain: Moderate: ALT (SGPT), AST (SGOT), GGT, Bilirubin
- Shuts down natural production (PCT needed): Total Testosterone, LH, FSH
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Questions
What is the half-life of 1-Andro (1-Androstenediol)?
About Several hours (converts to 1-testosterone). Half-life is the time for the level in the blood to fall by half.
How long is 1-Andro (1-Androstenediol) detectable?
Testing windows of Unknown are reported, depending on the test and the person.
Is 1-Andro (1-Androstenediol) legal?
Legal supplement in some markets / Controlled substance analogue (varies by country). Laws differ by country and change; check the rules where you live.
What blood tests matter with 1-Andro (1-Androstenediol)?
Based on its properties, these markers are commonly monitored: HDL Cholesterol, LDL Cholesterol, Hematocrit, Hemoglobin, ALT (SGPT), AST (SGOT), GGT, Bilirubin, Total Testosterone, LH and FSH. A doctor can order and interpret them.
What are the side effects of 1-Andro (1-Androstenediol)?
Liver: elevated liver enzymes (dose-dependent). Hormones and fertility: testosterone suppression. Androgenic: acne and hair loss (dht pathway).
For information only, not medical advice. MyoStats is a tracking tool used at your own discretion. Speak to a doctor before changing your training, diet, medication or anything you take.