While prohormones / Designer Anabolics trigger dramatic gains in lean muscle mass in a very short period of time, they also can cause some unwanted side effects (sides).   There is no guarantee any of these will occur but because there is a chance it is best to be aware of the possibilities. 

 

So here are some sides commonly reported and countermeasures people use to combat them.

 

Acne: Guggul (guggulsterone), zinc gluconate

 

Lethargy: 4-AD, Tribulus Terrestris, DHEA

 

Liver Toxicity (primarily Methylated hormones) - non-methylated hormones are readily availible if this is a concern.  -  Milk Thistle, NAC, Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA), Lecithin, Sesamin

 

Loss of Appetite: B-Vitamins, Brewers Yeast

 

Increase Blood Pressure: Celery Seed, Hawthorn Berry, B6, Uva Ursi, Dandelion

 

Raised Cholesterol : policosanol, garlic, red yeast rice, CoQ10, Niacin, EFA's

 

Gynocomastia: Epistane, Havoc, hemaguno

 

Cramping/Pumps : Potassium, taurine

 

Prostate enlargement: Saw Palmetto, Quercetin

 

Hair Loss: Saw Palmetto, Stinging Nettle, Dong Quai

 

Loss of Libido: Trubulus Terrestris, DHEA, Horny Goat Weed