1-Androsterone
1-Androsterone
1-Androsterone (pronounced as: one-an-droh-ster-ohn), also known as 1-DHEA, is a type of androgen and steroid that is used as a supplement for bodybuilding and strength training.
Etymology
The term "1-Androsterone" is derived from the words "andro", which is Greek for "man", and "sterone", which is a suffix used in chemical nomenclature to denote a steroid. The "1" in 1-Androsterone refers to the position of the double bond in the steroid structure.
Usage
1-Androsterone is a prohormone, which means it is a precursor to certain types of hormones in the body. When ingested, it is converted into 1-Testosterone through a two-step process involving the enzymes 3β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and 17β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase.
Related Terms
- Androgen: A type of hormone that plays a role in male traits and reproductive activity.
- Steroid: A type of organic compound that has four rings arranged in a specific molecular configuration.
- Supplement: A product taken orally that contains one or more ingredients (such as vitamins or amino acids) that are intended to supplement one's diet and are not considered food.
- Prohormone: A precursor of hormones, usually having minimal hormonal effect by itself.
- 1-Testosterone: An anabolic steroid that differs from testosterone by having a 1-double bond instead of a 4-double bond on its A ring.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on 1-Androsterone
- Wikipedia's article - 1-Androsterone
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