Every athlete wants to make his body perfect as soon as possible. For quick hormonal support of the body, athletes are recommended to take Andriol. The convenient form in capsules also adds to the drug its advantages. The agent does not have a negative effect on the liver, as it enters immediately into the lymph. Also, a big advantage of taking this drug is called its rapid removal from the body.
The effect of the drug on the body
The composition of the drug contains testosterone undecanoate in the amount of 40 mg and additional substances that work in combination and have androgenic activity:
- the hormone has an anabolic effect on the bodybuilder’s body;
- helps in protein synthesis;
- increases the rate of bone calcification;
- retains phosphates, sodium, water in the body;
- contributes to the growth of muscle mass.
In addition to the positive aspects, it should be noted the side effects of the drug on the body of athletes:
- increased irritability and emotional overexcitation;
- increased sexual desire;
- development of oligospermia – a decrease in the number of spermatozoa;
- priapism (painful abnormal erection).
If side effects occur, you should stop taking the drug and consult a doctor to determine the dosage reduction.
For medical purposes, Andriol is used to reduce the amount of testosterone in men. The drug is classified as hormone replacement therapy. Treatment with Andriol is used for endocrine impotence, some forms of infertility, with reduced libido, masculinization and a decrease in physical activity in both women and men. A decrease in body tone can also be the reason for prescribing this drug for athletes.
Dosage of the drug
The optimal regimen for taking the drug should be prescribed by the attending physician, based on the physiological data of the athlete. In general, the agent is taken orally in an amount of 240 to 480 mg per day. The drug is also possible for women, only at a lower dosage – up to 240 mg per day. Doctors recommend the complex use of Andriol with Oxandrolone or Nandrolone. Such a combination of drugs does not cause side effects in the athlete’s body and is well tolerated by the body.
Reception features
You should be especially careful when taking the drug if the athlete has impaired kidney or liver function. It is also not recommended to use a tool for muscle growth in case of heart problems, high blood pressure, migraines, epilepsy. With a long course, you should carefully monitor the condition of the liver and kidneys of the athlete.
A decrease in testosterone is possible when using andriol along with barbiturates, phenytoin and other drugs that induce liver enzymes.
The drug is absorbed from the intestine in an amount up to 48%. The maximum concentration is reached 3-5 hours after ingestion.