Prohormones

1-Andro (converts into 1-testosterone) - High anabolic activity which can provide lean muscle gains, improvements in strength and recovery, as well as fat loss support. In turn 1-Andro can have suppressive effects on natural testosterone. It is very likely to reduce libido/sex drive, however many users have offset these drawbacks when they supplement a 4-andro test base (such as Andro the Giant by Hard Rock Supplements).

4-Andro (converts into testosterone) - Primarily used as a test base and stacked with other compounds for more optimized results. Great for boosting libido, building muscle mass, providing a euphoric alpha male feel during training, and improving strength and recovery. Slightly lower anabolic activity in comparison to 1-Andro. Converts into a synthetic form of testosterone which can mimic the effects of the same form of testosterone that is naturally produced by the human body. Has a slight estrogen conversion, for users who are estrogen sensitive or gyno prone, adding an estrogen blocker during the course of the cycle can help to offset these undesirable effects.

Epi-Androsterone (converts into dihydrotestosterone) - Very effective in recomp/cutting cycles. Helps support fat loss, improve strength/enhance performance, and build lean/dry muscle. Low anabolic activity, High androgenic activity. Can either yield lean dry muscle building effects when used in a caloric surplus or can help accelerate or support fat loss when used in a caloric deficit or maintenance.

Androsterone aka R-Andro (5-DHEA) (converts into dihydrotestosterone) - Slightly stronger/more efficient form of Epi-Androsterone. Has a better conversion rate and thus has slightly more noticeable effects for users. Similar overall results to Epi Andro (fat loss, body recompositioning, strength improvement, and athletic performance enhancement). DHT compound such as R-Andro and Epi-Andro are primarily used for supporting fat loss, body recompositioning, strength improvement, and overall performance enhancement.

19-Nor DHEA (converts into nor-testosterone) - Great compounds for lean bulking. Similar effects and results in comparison to the popular AAS known as Deca. More anabolic than Epi Andro but only has a slight conversion to DHT and Estrogen. Primarily used during a bulking phase for its amazing ability to help pack on lean muscle mass, raise IGF-1, increase protein synthesis, improve joint health, and increase appetite.

Epi-Andro and Androsterone can be used for up to 6 to 8 weeks by novice users and up to 12 weeks by experienced users

19-NOR, 1-Andro, and 4-Andro are generally used for  up to 6 weeks max by novice users and up to 8 weeks max by experienced users.

No, all prohormones require proper cycling in order to be used both safely and effectively. Stick to the suggested cycle durations listed above.  

Since these ingredients convert into hormones, there are risks of side effects involved.

These supplements are generally only suggested for competitive bodybuilders or advanced athletes as they require a proper diet, training regimen, and dosing protocol in order to use them safely and effectively.

Side effects can include: acne, aggression, decreased sex drive, lethargy, gynecomastia, increased cholesterol, increased blood pressure, and hair loss.

19-Nor Andro, 1-Andro and 4-andro have a sweet spot between 330 to 550 mg per day

Epi-Andro and Androsterone have a sweet spot between 400 to 600 mg per day

Prohormones will require on-cycle support such as Protex by Vital Alchemy or Blockade by Assault Labs, an estrogen blocker/aromatase inhibitor such as Terminate by Hard Rock Supplements, and a strong PCT such as K1ngs PCT or Post Cycle 3X for optimal recovery.

Blockade helps support your liver, prostate, joints, and blood pressure during the course of your andro cycle. Blockade's prostate supporting/DHT blocking ingredients however may interfere when running DHT based compounds such as Epiandrosterone or Androsterone. When using DHT based compounds such as those included in Androvar, Anabolic Trinity, or Ultimate R-Andro, users should consider using a cycle support such as Protex which does not contain any DHT blocking ingredients.

Terminate assists in preventing your testosterone from converting into estrogen and helps optimize your results while reducing risks of estrogenic side effects. This is especially important if you are using compounds like 4-Andro for example which have a likelihood of converting into estrogen.

K1ngs PCT, Post Cycle 3x, or a strong over the counter PCT is taken after completing your cycle in order to help you maintain your results when coming off of the hormones and to help you restore your body’s natural hormonal balance back to optimal levels.

Blockade and Terminate are taken during the cycle and PCT is taken after completing the PH cycle itself.

These compounds have an average half life of about 6 to 8 hours. This means that each of the doses need to be spread out accordingly. Most users split up their doses into 3 servings spaced out about 6 hours apart (8am, 2pm, and 8pm taken with meals for example) or 2 servings spaced out 8 hours apart (8am and 4pm for example).