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Androstenedione supplementation elevated plasma androstenedione 2-3-fold and luteinizing hormone approximately 70%, but did not alter testosterone concentration.
Androstenedione supplementation significantly affects certain hormone levels but does not increase testosterone.
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The supplement elevated plasma androstenedione 2--3-fold and luteinizing hormone approximately 70% but did not alter testosterone concentration.
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The Acute Effects of Androstenedione Supplementation in Healthy Young Males
Craig S. Ballantyne et al. · Canadian Journal of Applied Physiology · 2000
DOI 10.1139/h00-005
other · n=10Cited 66×
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