Prohormones (a.k.a. pro-steroids or legal steroids) at first appeared on the bodybuilding scene in 1996 and after that just like creatine in 1998 were used by the public when Mark McGuire said that he had taken androstendione ("andro," the first type on the market) for enhancing the performance.
Since that time there were many disputes concerning the usage of bodybuilding supplements. There were many doubts whether the early versions had given positive effects (if they were at all effective, they certainly didn't justify their cost). Few specialists now question the abilities of the more recent versions.
But in order to increase lean muscle mass and lower fat gains it is necessary to take proper and safe amount of prohormones.
On January 20, 2005, prohormones in the US were officially banned as a result of the Anabolic Steroid Control Act of 2004.
What are Prohormones?
Prohormones are hormonal substances that during the digestion process turn into the active anabolic hormones via a natural enzymatic process.
 Prohormones are aimed at increasing the levels of anabolic hormones and stimulate the androgen receptors in order to increase strength and size. They have the ability to involve more digested nutrients in the process of muscle building and less fat is stored due to this.
But pro-steroids can’t replace the natural availability of necessary enzymatic reactions. The supply of necessary enzymes is limited in the body. However the certain amount can be effective (whereas anabolic steroids are dose dependent). This decreases the muscle building process and may have harmful side effects as compared to anabolic steroids.
In other words, prohormones are mostly weak anabolic steroids.
This information is true for all existing prohormones (2003) with the exception of 1-Testosterone which is the newest in legal steroids alternatives. It is marketed as a prohormone but in fact it is true anabolic steroid because it doesn’t depend on naturally occurring enzymes.
The Risks of Prohormones
Like anabolic hormones, pro-steroids can also change into estrogens and it may cause the same side effects which are similar to the effects of anabolic steroids. The ceiling on the enzymes necessary for the alteration to hormones should radically decrease the probability of the occurrence of the side effects. But due to the fact that pro-steroids appeared not so long time ago, their health risks haven’t been well studied yet.
How to Take Prohormones
Like in case of all bodybuilding supplements the possible results will depend on your weight gain diet program and your weight training workout. You should have strict diet and exercise plan. It should be mentioned that prohormones may not give you the desired effect and you can just waste your money on them because they are costly.
 You should find out all necessary information concerning pro-steroids and don’t rely on them and their success. These supplements are very dangerous and can cause various negative effects. They can’t be compared with such supplements as glutamine and creatine in terms of safety just because they are all legal. You need to learn about various types of pro-steroids and their safety - diones and diols, types, stacks, cycles, doses and more.
You shouldn’t bet on the labels of manufacturers and the advertisements.
Prohormones are the most absurdly hyped of all bodybuilding supplements. Supplement companies make use of the fact that most people don’t know much about them and sometimes make shocking and even dangerous claims. All products on the market are different in their effectiveness and safety that’s why it is necessary to read only neutral opinions and reviews concerning prohormones in order to select the most suitable prohormone that can satisfy all your needs.
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