期刊
MOLECULES
卷 26, 期 20, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/molecules26206210
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androstenedione; health effects; toxicity; pharmacokinetics; metabolism; drug interaction; pharmacogenetics
Androstenedione is a key steroidal hormone that is used as a supplement by athletes to enhance athletic performance and muscle growth, known as "andro", but some of its effects are not scientifically proven and it is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency and the International Olympic Committee.
Androstenedione is a steroidal hormone produced in male and female gonads, as well as in the adrenal glands, and it is known for its key role in the production of estrogen and testosterone. Androstenedione is also sold as an oral supplement, that is being utilized to increase testosterone levels. Simply known as andro by athletes, it is commonly touted as a natural alternative to anabolic steroids. By boosting testosterone levels, it is thought to be an enhancer for athletic performance, build body muscles, reduce fats, increase energy, maintain healthy RBCs, and increase sexual performance. Nevertheless, several of these effects are not yet scientifically proven. Though commonly used as a supplement for body building, it is listed among performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) which is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency, as well as the International Olympic Committee. This review focuses on the action mechanism behind androstenedione's health effects, and further side effects including clinical features, populations at risk, pharmacokinetics, metabolism, and toxicokinetics. A review of androstenedione regulation in drug doping is also presented.
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