5alpha-reductase question

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05-10-2005, 12:31 PM
phwSSJ

5alpha-reductase question

Ok, I have done a search and I cant seem to find a commercial brand or generic mane or whatever for this stuff.

Can anyone help me out?

I just want to know what its called so, and possibly where I shopuld be looking to obtain some.

Like do research companies make them?? ..ect ect

Thanks
05-10-2005, 01:18 PM
Mesomorphyl

Are you talking about finastride or proscar? Because if you are talking about the actual 5-alpha-reductase that is a function of the human body.
05-10-2005, 07:30 PM
Duke of Earl

5AR is the enzyme that converts test to DHT
Finasteride & Dutasteride are compounds that lower the activity of 5AR (thus reducing DHT formation)
I guess these compounds are what you're after (for hairloss)
05-11-2005, 01:58 PM
phwSSJ

first of all....thanks

I guess I read something wrong but I was under the impression that 5AR protected the prostate while not messing with muscle building properties of test???????

DHT can affect the prostate as well, making it swell. This swelling can cause the gland to press against the bladder causing urinary problems. Drugs called 5alpha-reductase inhibitors can prevent these symptoms without blocking testosterone’s anabolic effects.(16) Higher dosages of test can also negatively impact cholesterol, lowering HDL(17), constantly ignoring this can lead to a series of serious health problems down the road.

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05-11-2005, 07:29 PM
Duke of Earl

Quote:

I guess I read something wrong but I was under the impression that 5AR protected the prostate while not messing with muscle building properties of test???????

no - if you read the post it is 5AR inhibitors that it refers to, not 5AR itself
& yes 5AR inhibitors will help reduce any DHT (from test) mediated prostate swelling (BPH)
05-11-2005, 08:15 PM
phwSSJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duke of Earl

no - if you read the post it is 5AR inhibitors that it refers to, not 5AR itself
& yes 5AR inhibitors will help reduce any DHT (from test) mediated prostate swelling (BPH)

Thanks bro,

SO finasteride will do the job then?
05-11-2005, 09:39 PM
Bryan2

yes it will work if you need a quick fix speciffically for prostate problems then get beta sitosterol and take 300mg ed before bed this will shrink any enlarged prostate tissue.
05-12-2005, 05:46 AM
Duke of Earl

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SO finasteride will do the job then?

yes it should at least help - & will have the added bonus of protecting your hair to a degree.
05-12-2005, 12:03 PM
phwSSJ

Bryan2...once again you have come through..thanks buddy! :thumbsup:

Duke..Meso thank you as well! :thumbsup:

This is what this board is all about!

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