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Androstederm

In researching AndrosteDerm, there are common elements that one comes across. In reading about this product, the words and phrases that recur frequently are: testosterone, topical application, dietary supplement and gel preparation. Before providing the facts on AndrosteDerm, some background information is essential.

Let us start with testosterone. It is the most important hormone in a man’s body. Young and old men alike periodically suffer from decreased energy, diminished libido and reduced muscular size. All of these are caused by low testosterone levels.

Low levels of testosterone in turn are caused by stress, over training, obesity and that dreaded cause of all – aging. This is where AndrosteDerm comes in. The manufacturer claims that it can continually provide healthy levels of testosterone.

Note that when reading about this preparation, the name AndrosteDerm is the former name of Andro Sports Crème, and is primarily advertised as being for “those who are interested in enhancing their energy, mood and sexual vitality.”

Androstederm Formula

Athletes and gym fanatics who train intensely can benefit from using AndrosteDerm, given its energy-enhancing and restoration qualities. It is a proprietary formula containing the following substances: Androstene-3, 17 dione, Androstene-3, 17 diol. It is manufactured and marketed by a company called MedLean, and is not available in stores.

Topical application is another feature. AndrosteDerm is rubbed on the skin as a “percutaneous gel preparation.” It is unique in that unlike other dietary supplements, it is not taken orally and therefore bypasses the digestive system.

Androstederm Application

AndrosteDerm is applied lightly on the skin. After a minute or two, the skin absorbs it and after several days, the testosterone elements are released into the body. AndrosteDerm is said to support the natural circadian rhythm of the body.

An important word of caution: men who have cancer must refrain from using AndrosteDerm. Men over 50 years of age who want to use it must have a prostate exam, and men of all ages using AndrosteDerm must also submit to hormone testing regularly. If using AndrosteDerm, carefully monitor for potential interactions with other medications as well.

Androstederm Update

Androstederm has been taken off of the market by it's creator Medlean because of the crackdown by the FDA on prohormone supplements. While Androstederm was a completely safe, legal and effective testosterone enhancing supplement, because of the steroid abuse scandals and Andro hype in professional sports, the makers have decided to focus their interest's in another direction.

Drew Voight