5aOHP is a type of chemical known as a prohormone. It is converted in the body to testosterone and other sex hormones.
5aOHP is used for weight loss, to improve athletic performance, to reduce sexual problems, and for other uses, but there is no good scientific evidence to support its use. 5aOHP might also be unsafe.
5aOHP is banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Is It Effective?
There is interest in using 5aOHP for a number of purposes, but there isn't enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Is it Safe?
When taken by mouth: 5aOHP is possibly unsafe for most people when taken by mouth. Side effects include liver damage, infertility, behavioral changes, hair loss, and others.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: 5aOHP is possibly unsafe when pregnant or breast-feeding. Avoid using.
It is not known if 5aOHP [FAST FACTS] interacts with any medicines. Before taking 5aOHP [FAST FACTS], talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
There are no known interactions with foods.
There isn't enough reliable information to know what an appropriate dose of 5aOHP might be. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult a healthcare professional before using.
17beta-(1-ketoethyl)-androstane-3-one,17a-ol, 17-ProAndro.
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