I know, I know...
Herbal products are pretty much a waste of time in my mind, especially when you're considering a cycle.
My question is, when NOT cycling, would a product like A-HD be beneficial to someone with BPH or looking to just naturally increase test levels without elevating E or DHT levels?
Reason being, a friend is interested in this product and is putting all sorts of faith into the beneficial effects of said herbal supplement. I mean, how do we really know what's in it? I haven't read any studies, so what gives?
Supplement facts:
"Anti-Aromatase Testosterone Boosting Agent!
Arimedex HD is a novel compound Testosterone Boosting Agent. A shut down non-prescription Anti-Aromatase Inhibitor that works by blocking/binding to the enzyme aromatase therefore preventing the conversion of Estrogen. It also works by binding to the estrogen receptors and by doing so, prevent harmful estrogen from binding to these receptor sites. ZERO to little Estrogen leads to a harder, leaner, more dry looking physique. No more holding water, no more bloated looks just rock hard shredded muscle.
Anti-Estrogenic?
These are used for blocking receptor sites, not to stop conversion of aas to estrogen. When it is already converted, anti-estrogens keep the body from performing this action. The anti-estrogens need to be taken before and at the first sign of receptor activity (gynecomastia), or to supplement with an aromatase inhibitor.
Anti-Aromatase?
Used to block the conversion of aromatizing aas to estrogen, and through binding to the enzyme aromatase, can block the production of estrogens in the body. Bodybuilders everywhere are using this class of drugs during cycles with particular steroids, this will avoid any mishaps to prevent any undesirable hormonal activity. Before any symptoms of aromatization have occurred at the beginning of a cycle, take anti-aromatase.
What's in A-HD?
CHEMICAL NAME: (3s,4s)-4-[(3,4-dimethoxyphenyl)methyl]-3-hydroxy-3-[[3-methoxy-4-[(2s,3r,4s,5r,6r)-3,4,5-trihydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxan-2-yl]oxy-phenyl]methyl]oxolan-2-one: Research shows that this novel lignan-class compound has potent anti-estrogenic activity, with a potency factor comparable to the leading anti-aromatase prescription intervention. Arimedex HD is the first dietary supplement product to feature clinical dosed levels of this anti-estrogenic compound.
CHEMICAL NAME: (2r,3r)-2,3-bis[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)methyl]butane-1,4-diol;(2r,3r,4s,5s,6r)-6-(hydroxymethyl)oxane-2,3,4,5-tetrol: Research shows that this compound possesses powerful anti-estrogenic properties via multiple mechanisms. Specifically, this novel lignan-class compound has been shown to inhibit aromatase (it also shows synergistic/additive effect when taken in combination with the leading anti-aromatase prescription intervention), inhibit 3ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and 17ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, down-regulate 5 alpha-reductase, modulate tyrosine kinases as well as other protein kinases, and favorably modulate plasma free testosterone levels. Moreover, use of this compound prior to sustained physical exercise/exertion helps to reduce muscle damage via up-regulation of hepatic glutathione (GSH) levels and down-regulation of malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in skeletal muscle.
CHEMICAL NAME: 4-[(e)-2-(3,5-dimethoxyphenyl)ethenyl]phenol: Research shows this novel stilbenoid-class compound, which is methylated, is markedly more efficiently metabolized than non-methylated stilbenoid-class compounds for activation of the SIRT1 gene, up-regulation of plasma free testosterone production via selective estrogen receptor (ER) modulation, inhibition of aromatase, enhanced glucose metabolization, and improved insulin sensitivity. As a methylated stilbenoid-class compound, this compound is not sulfated by P450 enzymes, which translates into significantly greater bio-activity.
CHEMICAL NAME: s)-5-hydroxy-1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-decanone: Research shows that this phenolic-acid class compound exhibits bio-active androgenic activity via multiple pathways, such as marked down-regulation of malondialdehyde (MDA) levels, resulting in potent potential up-regulating effects on plasma free testosterone and luteinizing hormone. (NOTE: One published study showed an increase of up to 231.8% in plasma free testosterone (as compared to control), and an increase of up to 147.6% in luteinizing hormone (as compared to control).
CHEMICAL NAME: phenethyl(e)-3-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)prop-2-enoate: Research shows that this remarkably active, potent and specific phenolic acid-class compound blocks inflammatory proteins, such as pro-inflammatory interleukin-1{beta}, and also inhibits prostaglandin synthesis in acute inflammation, and suppresses COX-II mRNA and protein. This compound is a specific inhibitor of 5 alpha-reductase (which down-regulates conversion to dihydrotestosterone) activity. Moreover, this compound acts as an estrogen receptor (ER) modulator.
A-HD is The Ultra Concentrated TESTOSTERONE Booster. It is a single capsule dose. That's it. Not 2-4 capsules daily. Just ONE SINGLE CAPSULE daily."
Would you trust this product? Not sure how to convey my skepticism in a convincing fashion.
