1-Androsterone - Glossary

1-Androsterone

Androsterone (ADT)  is a testosterone metabolite that is secreted in sweat and excreted in urine.  It’s a reputed pheromone and weak androgen.  1-Androsterone has a double bond at C-1, and is alleged to be a prohormone for 1-testosterone, a potent anabolic steroid and Schedule III controlled substance.  Unlike the now-banned prohormones, however, more than one enzymatic step is required to convert 1-androsterone to the target hormone.

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Elissa is a former research associate with the University of California at Davis, and the author/co-author of over a dozen articles published in scientific journals. Currently a freelance writer and researcher, Elissa brings her multidisciplinary education and training to her writing on nutrition and supplements.

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