19-nor-DHEA / 19 NorAndro, also known as: NorAndrost-4-ene-3b-ol, 17-one | 19-norandrost-4-ene-3b-ol 17-one | 19-norandrostenedione | 19-norandrosterone | 19-norandrostenedione | 19-norandrost-4-ene-3b-ol 17-one | 19-norandrostenedione | 19-norandrostenediol, is a prohormone which converts to nandrolone.
You can find very little data on this hormone and still fewer studies even though there are a lot of supplements containing the 19-nor-DHEA component on the sports supplement market.
Well, concerning the available data received during early research efforts on this compound, the most positive reviews were received from adult men (age 50+) who underwent testosterone replacement therapy.
Perhaps, those who once tried Deco — an anabolic steroid — could be interested in this supplement. However, as long as data on the 19-Nor-Andro studies are scarce, we would not recommend beginner bodybuilders to take it.
For seasoned and experienced bodybuilders, who practice fitness for a long time and have tried a lot of products, it would be easier to compare this new supplement with others but not for beginners. We repeat, beginners will find it practical to use the 1-Andro prohormone, which we describe in the respective article, and the 1-AD supplement, which contains this component in small doses suitable just for beginners.
There is some positive feedback from those athletes recovering from injuries or those concerned about hair loss and androgenic alopecia. The truth is that we recommend beginners to start with small doses of the 1-Andro (1-DHEA) prohormone than to take 19-nor-DHEA.
Once again, this component converts to nandrolone.
Nandrolone (Deca Durabolin, Retabolil)
Deca used to be favored back at its time. The Deca+Dianabol (Methane) cycle was popular. However, later on, other anabolic steroids — supplements with less pronounced side effects — replaced them.
According to its structure, nandrolone differs from testosterone with no carbon atom in position 19 (that is how the name 19-nortestosterone has appeared)
Prohormones that contain 19-nor-DHEA (19 NorAndro):
- Osta-Plex by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals
- Abnormal by Blackstone Labs
- Decabolin by Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals
References
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How many mg of Deca will 50mg 19-nor DHEA convert into?
My girlfriend just started taking Abnormal while I’m on Metha Quad Extreme. She is losing weight quickly and I’m gaining strength. Starting off, my heaviest set on 5 x 5 bench press is 275 five times. Two weeks later, which is now, I’ve moved up to benching 295 4 times. So we’ll see where it takes me
I just finished my Metha Quad. My bench press stayed the same throughout. My last set is still 295. Metha Quad is okay. I gained no weight. You might need to take 2 or 3 a day instead of 1. It IS under dosed compared to the dose used in the studies.
I hate to say it guys, it’s probably not worth the money. If you want real gains, you’re going to have to find a methylated prohormone or run some test or a derivative of test. I’m going to run 4 weeks of Methylstenbolone (M-Sten) or maybe some Rad-140. I don’t know yet.
Metha Quad is safe and if you can afford it, a great starting prohormone.