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Substances: 19-Norandrostenedione

19-Norandrostenedione is derived from the steroid hormone androstenedione.

Androstenedione, which is one of the two metabolites of DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), is the main intermediate hormone in the production of testosterone.

Norandrostenedione is readily metabolised (broken down) in the liver to nortestosterone, which is also known as nandrolone (durabolin) and binds strongly to the testosterone receptors.

Side effects

Norandrostenedione has the same side effects as anabolic steroids including psychological and physical effects such as jaundice, permanent liver damage, liver tumors, diabetes, acne (face and back), heart problems, high cholesterol levels, blood poisoning and HIV through sharing needles, depression, mood swings, violent or aggressive behaviour, paranoia.

Some of the side effects can be serious, sudden and include sudden death.

Status in Sport

Norandrostenedione is prohibited both in and out of competition under the World Anti-Doping Code 2007 Prohibited List (effective from 01/01/07).

 

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