Formerly known as 1-androstenedione and 1-androstenediol: created by Patrick Arnold of Ergopharm, known as the father of pro hormones and as the ‘Clear Chemist’ (also known for his involvement in the Balco-Barry Bonds ordeal), the original prohormone 1-AD was released in 2001 with much praise from the bodybuilding community and in 2005 1-androstenedione and 1-androstenediol (the two versions of the original 1-AD) were added to the Anabolic Steroid Control Act and made controlled substances. Possibly the most prolific prohormone of its time, 1-AD (by Ergopharm) was only around for 4 years before the production of 1-AD was forcibly discontinued.

There have been many rip offs since the ban of the origianl 1-AD claiming to be just like or better than the original by Ergopharm, but the difference in the products have been obvious. Additionally, Patrick Arnold and Ergopharm have yet to release a knew version of 1-AD since their product was banned in 2005…….Until now.

1-Androstenolone

“A naturally occurring metabolite/precursor to the original 1-AD compounds that converts with very high efficiency and this precursor is not (yet) on the list of controlled anabolic steroids”. Another plus is that the product is a non methylated hormone, basically meaning that it won’t wreak havoc on your liver and lipid profiles. Whether or not it actually converts to a anabolic hormone remains to be seen.

It is worth noting however, that some users have been reporting a problem with lethargy after about 10 days into the cycle. Classically, this occurs when a bodybuilder is taking a non aromatizable hormone that will raise testosterone but sink estrogen levels down so low that the user begins to feel lethargic. That is why many stacks are put together by using a non aromatizable hormone (like Winstrol) and a aromatizable hormone like testosterone (in any of its ester forms). To further the example, the stack would may be composed of oral dosing of Winstrol tablets and injections of testosterone.

The new 1-AD from Ergopharm has just been released for sale by Ergopharm’s online store as of June 19, 2008. 1-AD is priced at $79.95

Here is the suggested cycle directions for 1-AD

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