5 Reasons You Shouldn't Take Prohormones

What...a supplement retailer that sells 1000's of prohormones per year is telling me why I shouldn't take prohormones?! Were you hacked? Are you going out of business? Nope...we just wanted to give a different perspective on this section of the supplement industry. We talk to a lot of customers. Emails, chats, phone calls, Youtube etc. And we recommend against using prohormones to a lot of potential customers. Pushing them to go the all natural route instead.

So when do we do this? When do we tell these potential life long customers not to buy prohormones from us? Well we are going to step into that topic right now.

#1 You're a Women

Prohormones can lead to the development of male characteristics in women. Prohormones disrupt the body’s natural hormone production, leading to irregular menstrual cycles and changes in libido. Prohormones for formulated for men and should be taken by men. But...if you are still going to take them, start with something less androgenic such as Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Decabolin or Osta-Plex.

#2 You're a Teenager

Teenagers should steer clear of prohormones for various reasons, particularly because their bodies are still developing, and introducing synthetic hormones can cause lasting damage. Teenagers already have naturally high levels of testosterone and other growth hormones. These are optimal for muscle and strength development, so prohormones aren’t necessary to make progress. Using prohormones can suppress natural hormone production, potentially leading to low testosterone and other hormonal issues later in life, which can take years or even require medical treatment to restore. If you are a teenager, stick to all natural muscle builders like Creatine Monohydrate, Protein Powders, or even things like Turkesterone 650.

#3 You're Too Inexperienced

Too many people jump into prohormones just when they start working out because they want to get a jump start. Beginners can make impressive progress without prohormones just by sticking to a solid routine and eating enough. Relying on prohormones early makes it harder to appreciate the benefits of natural growth and disciplined training. Building strength, endurance, and muscle takes time, and the body needs to adapt to training stresses naturally. Using prohormones early can create a false baseline that’s hard to maintain naturally once you stop taking them. 

#4 You're Not in Good Health

In unhealthy individuals, it can cause increases in blood pressure and cholesterol levels. If you have any sort of health condition, you should ALWAYS speak with your doctor before taking prohormones.

#5 You're a Professional Athlete

Prohormones are banned by most athletic organizations, including the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) and the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Testing positive can lead to suspension, disqualification, and tarnishing of reputation. Before taking prohormones or any supplements in general, you should always check with your governing body to see what is allowed and what is not.

Conclusion

There you have it, these are the top reasons, in our opinion, when someone shouldn't take prohormones. Now there could be other reasons as well, and that's why, as mentioned above, you should always speak with your doctor before jumping on a prohormone or any other sort of supplement. We are retailers and fitness junkies, but not doctors! And if none of these reasons pertain to you and you're ready to try prohormones, then make sure to take a look at our entire collection of amazing prohormones from companies like Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals and Blackstone Labs.

Author

Jeff has been in the fitness and supplement industry for almost 20 years. He is an avid bodybuilder and helps others with lifting techniques, as well as the best vitamins and supplements they should take for the goals they have. You can find him on LinkedIn and Youtube.

Jeff Moriarty